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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Physical activity is crucial for population health.
  • Sedentarism and physical inactivity are distinct but related behaviors impacting health outcomes.
  • Understanding the prevalence of these behaviors is essential for targeted public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of physical activity, sedentarism, and physical inactivity in adults aged 16 and over.
  • To integrate the assessment of sedentarism and physical inactivity for a comprehensive view of population behavior.
  • To identify demographic and lifestyle factors associated with different levels of physical activity and sedentarism.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing data from the Galician Risk Behavior Data System (n=12,928).
  • Population categorized into four groups: physically active, active but sedentary, lightly active, and extremely sedentary.
  • Prevalence rates calculated and multinomial logistic regression analysis performed to identify associated factors.

Main Results:

  • 58.0% of the population was physically active; 42.0% exhibited sedentarism and/or physical inactivity.
  • Men were more likely to be extremely sedentary.
  • Higher risk of extreme sedentarism was observed in workers/students, those with higher education, individuals living alone, urban residents, and smokers. Risk decreased with age.

Conclusions:

  • Simultaneously evaluating sedentarism and physical inactivity offers a more accurate understanding of population physical activity patterns.
  • Sedentarism is a prevalent behavior requiring focused intervention strategies.
  • Workplace and academic environments are key settings for implementing interventions to reduce sedentarism.