Epidemiology of physical inactivity in Poland: prevalence and determinants in a former communist country in socioeconomic transition.
Public Health
; 123(9): 592-7, 2009 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19740497
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to identify physical activity patterns and determinants of physical inactivity in a representative sample of Polish adults. STUDYDESIGN:
A cross-sectional analysis of 14 769 randomly selected individuals (52.7% women and 47.3% men) aged 20-74 years participating in the National Polish Health Survey, WOBASZ (2002-2005).METHODS:
Sociodemographic and lifestyle details were collected. Assessment of physical activity was based on selected questions from the CINDI Health Monitor Questionnaire.RESULTS:
Approximately 35% of Polish adults are not physically active in leisure time, whilst 39.5% declare sufficient level of leisure-time physical activity. Leisure-time inactivity is significantly less likely in persons aged <35 years, those with university education and those living in rural areas. Almost 48% of men and 28.4% of women employed full- or part-time report highly active work, whilst sedentary work is reported by 42.7% of women and 30.2% of men. Low occupational activity is more prevalent in young adults, persons with university education and those living in large urban areas. Nearly 67% of the entire working population report no active commuting.CONCLUSIONS:
There is a need to promote various forms of physical activity, with special attention on active commuting and leisure-time activities across both genders and all age groups. Public health policies and programmes should focus on substantial differences between various sociodemographic groups.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Health context:
1_ASSA2030
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Exercise
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Health Behavior
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Leisure Activities
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Motor Activity
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Screening_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
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Equity_inequality
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Public Health
Year:
2009
Document type:
Article