Physical activity and optimal self-rated health of adults with and without diabetes

摘要: Regular physical activity can improve people's overall health and contribute to both primary secondary prevention of many chronic diseases conditions including diabetes. The aim this study was examine the association between levels optimal self-rated (SRH) U.S. adults with without diabetes in all 50 states territories Unites States. We estimated prevalence SRH by status 430,912 aged 18 years older who participated 2007 state-based survey Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS). Prevalence ratios were produced multivariate Cox regression models using as a predictor an outcome variable while controlling for sociodemographic behavioral risk factors. reporting 53.3%, 52.2%, 86.2% type 1 diabetes, 2 respectively. Also aforementioned order, reported being active had increased likelihood 81%, 32%, 18% SRH, when compared inactive. adults, particularly is associated SRH. findings underscore importance advising motivating so that be integrated into their lifestyle care. Additionally, population-based effort promote communities may benefit general improving well-being.