Prevalence of Physical Activity, and Inactivity - Edubirdie

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California State University, Northridge
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PSY 105 | General Psychology
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2021
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Jithin J. I.

PREVALENCE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, INACTIVITY, AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR 1. Introduction  The World Health Organization (WHO) provides valuable data on physical activity behavior globally.  This lecture focuses on the prevalence of physical activity, inactivity, and sedentary behavior across different age groups. 2. Childhood and Adolescence  In 2012, 80% of 13–15-year-olds did not achieve the recommended 60 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.  Girls were found to be less active than boys.  In 2016, global inactivity among adolescents remained high, with 78% for boys and 84% for girls.  The majority of countries had more than a quarter of adolescents not meeting recommended activity levels. 3. Sedentary Behavior in Youth  A significant proportion of youth spent excessive time in front of screens (TV and other media).  The after-school period was identified as a potential focus for interventions to reduce sedentary time. 4. Young- and Middle-Aged Adults  Among adults, only 31% engaged in vigorous-intensity physical activity on three or more days per week.  Women were generally less active than men.  The prevalence of physical inactivity was about 31% worldwide.  Prevalence varied by WHO region, with some regions having higher inactivity rates. 5. Sedentary Time in Adults  A substantial percentage of adults spent four or more hours per day sitting.  Sitting time varied significantly by WHO region, with some regions having higher proportions of sedentary individuals.  No significant gender differences were observed in sitting time. 6. Older Adults (60 Years and Older)  Vigorous physical activity participation decreased significantly with age, with older adults from Southeast Asia being more active.  Older age groups were at higher risk for physical inactivity.  A significant percentage of older adults spent more than four hours per day sitting. 7. Conclusion  Data on physical activity and sedentary behavior primarily rely on selfreport measures and cross-sectional data.  The necessity of promoting physically active lifestyles and reducing sedentary behaviors is evident across age groups and countries.  Research on personality traits' impact on health and physical activity behavior is increasingly important.

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