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Visualization of Intensity Levels to Reduce the Gap Between Self-Reported and Directly Measured Physical Activity
Published on: March 7, 2019
[Socio-demographic determinants of physical activity in Italy]
Giuseppe La Torre1, Gianluca Iarocci, Gianluigi Quaranta
1Laboratorio de Epidemiologia e Biostatistica, Istituto di Igiene, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Roma, Italy. giuseppe.latorre@rm.unicatt.it
Abstract:
A cross-sectional study was performed to evaluate the determinants of physical activity in Italy, by analysing data from the Italian Institute of Statistics (ISTAT) study regarding the health status and use of health services of the Italian population in the years 1999-2000. Multiple logistic regression analysis of data highlighted a lower propensity of women, smokers, ex-smokers, and individuals with a lower educational level, to engage in physical activity. These data are useful for planning targeted prevention strategies.
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