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Can Physical Exercise Improve the Residents' Health?
Cong Li1, Jin-Hong Chen1, Xi-Hua Liu1
1School of Economics, Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|July 16, 2021
Summary
Regular physical exercise significantly boosts health for Chinese residents, improving both subjective and objective health levels. Benefits vary by region, education, and income, highlighting tailored health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Economics
- Sociology
Background:
- China's rapid economic and social development has led to improved quality of life and increased health awareness.
- Understanding the impact of lifestyle factors like physical exercise on population health is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the mechanisms and influencing factors of physical exercise participation on residents' health levels in China.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for improving national health and building a 'Healthy China'.
Main Methods:
- Utilized 2018 China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) data.
- Employed statistical analysis to examine the relationship between physical exercise and health outcomes.
- Conducted robustness and heterogeneous tests to validate findings and explore variations.
Main Results:
- Physical exercise participation significantly enhances both subjective and objective health levels of residents.
- The positive impact of exercise on health is robust across different tests.
- Heterogeneity analysis revealed varying effects based on regional (urban/rural, east/west), educational, and income characteristics.
Conclusions:
- Physical exercise is a key determinant of improved health in China.
- Targeted interventions considering regional and individual differences can maximize the health benefits of exercise.
- Findings support policy development for the 'Healthy China' initiative.
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