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Physical activity in Minnesota physicians.

D D Hensrud1, J M Sprafka, J Connett

  • 1Division of Preventive Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.

Preventive Medicine
|January 1, 1992
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Most physicians surveyed engage in regular physical activity, with over a third meeting criteria for cardiovascular exercise. Physician exercise levels exceed those reported for the general population.

Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Public health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Physician physical activity levels are crucial for personal health and professional example.
  • Understanding exercise habits among medical professionals can inform public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of regular and cardiovascular exercise among physicians.
  • To identify factors associated with physical activity in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • A survey on physical activity was mailed to 500 physicians.
  • Data was collected from 393 respondents of the Minnesota Medical Association.

Main Results:

  • 65.6% of physicians reported regular exercise; 38.2% met criteria for cardiovascular exercise.

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  • Men showed a higher prevalence of both regular and cardiovascular exercise compared to women.
  • No significant associations were found between exercise and age, specialty, or workload.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physician physical activity prevalence in this survey was higher than in the general population.
    • These findings highlight a positive trend in exercise among medical professionals.