Recent trends and socio-demographic determinants of exercise participation in Australia.

摘要: Although sentiments about the positive health benefits of regular exercise have been expressed for many centuries, it is only in past three decades that epidemiologic evidence has provided scientific support being physically active. The protective effect physical activity particularly strong with reference to cardiovascular disease, relative risk “inactive” compared ‘active’ estimated typically lie between 1.5 and 2.0. Despite popular view participation increased recent years, estimates trends Australian (and other) populations difficult interpret because different measurements surveys used. We examined data from population using well validated, standardised methods assess participation, through National 1984 1987 conducted by Commonwealth Department Arts, Sport, Environment, Tourism Territories (DASETT). Over period which were conducted, there appears a slight increase proportion Australians who participated activity. There was significant decline reported totally sedentary - 32.9 per cent 25.4 1987. all then pooled give an overall sample size 17053, socio-demographic variables relation participation. Women, older people, less educated, those on lower incomes likely perform Inequalities social distribution parallel found other factors. Preventive campaigns programs should be planned implemented economic determinants Further research samples examine more detail demographic, personal factors influence peoples’ decisions take part exercise.