Abstract
Background: Insufficient physical activity (PA) has become an increasing risk factor of noncommunicable diseases and an important cause of deaths all over the world. The goal of this paper is to provide an in-depth description of insufficient PA in Poland as well as an examination of some of its correlates. Methods: We take advantage of statistical and econometric (logistic regression) analysis on the basis of a representative survey. Out of 3056 respondents, we analyze the 1260 low-PA ones. Results: The household size is more significant than the household life phase, and only several professions increase the odds of insufficient PA. The influence of socioeconomic status and place of residence is most robust. Gender does not significantly influence insufficient PA. Physical inactivity is concentrated among inhabitants of rural areas and town dwellers, with poor educational profile, and limited labor market opportunities. However, even high socioeconomic status does not completely prevent insufficient activity. Conclusions: Groups at the highest risk of inactivity should be covered by promotional actions first. Their aim should mainly be raising the leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) awareness. To start with, primary forms of activity would be walking, Nordic walking and jogging.
Highlights
Since the 1950s insufficient physical activity (PA) has been recognized as a risk factor of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) [1], and an important cause of deaths all over the world [2].Its consequences are already common in developed and developing societies [3]
The objective of this paper is to provide an in-depth description of insufficient PA in Poland, as well as an examination of some of its correlates
For further analysis we find it useful to distinguish between individuals completely inactive and those whose PA
Summary
Since the 1950s insufficient physical activity (PA) has been recognized as a risk factor of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) [1], and an important cause of deaths all over the world [2].Its consequences are already common in developed and developing societies [3]. Since the 1950s insufficient physical activity (PA) has been recognized as a risk factor of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) [1], and an important cause of deaths all over the world [2]. As the adverse trend has become a hot issue, public health strategies all over the world set the objective of increasing PA among the inactive [4]. There are several recommendations of pro-health PA levels [5], as well as types, exercises and frequencies eligible in prophylactics and treating chronic diseases [6,7]. Insufficient physical activity (PA) has become an increasing risk factor of noncommunicable diseases and an important cause of deaths all over the world. Gender does not significantly influence insufficient PA
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