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[Physical inactivity in Galicia (Spain): trends and the impact of changes in the definition]
Mónica Pérez-Ríos1, María I Santiago-Pérez2, Elena Rodríguez-Camacho3
1Subdirección de Información sobre Saúde e Epidemioloxía, Dirección Xeral de Innovación e Xestión da Saúde Pública, Consellería de Sanidade, Xunta de Galicia, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), España; Departamento de Medicina Preventiva y Salud Pública, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña), España; CIBER de Epidemiología y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), España.
Objective:
To estimate the prevalence of physical inactivity during leisure time in Galicia (Spain) between 2007 and 2011 and to assess the impact of including non-leisure time activities in the definition of physical inactivity.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in the population aged 16 years and older (n=19,235). Physical activity was assessed by the Minnesota Questionnaire. In 2011, inactivity was estimated by including daily activities.
Results:
Between 2007 and 2011, the prevalence of inactivity in Galicia remained stable (p=0.249) and close to 50%. This prevalence was higher among women and those who worked or were in education. Inactivity decreased from 47% to 16% when non-leisure time activities were included in the definition.
Conclusions:
Between 2007 and 2011 in Galicia, the prevalence of inactivity remained high and stable. This prevalence was significantly decreased when non-leisure time activities were included in the definition.
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