Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences
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Resumo: | Lack of comparability has been a major limitation in studies on physical activity, due to the utilization of different methodological instruments and inconsistent cut-off points. This study aims to compare the levels of physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: (a) São Paulo, the richest State in the country; (b) Pelotas, a medium-sized southern Brazilian city. Both sites used cross-sectional population-based designs, with multiple-stage sampling strategies. Level of physical activity was assessed with the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Prevalence of sedentary lifestyle was three times higher in Pelotas than in São Paulo. On the other hand, the proportion of very active subjects was significantly higher in Pelotas. The proportion of insufficiently active individuals (sedentary + irregularly active) was almost identical between the sites. Socioeconomic status was inversely related to level of physical activity in both sites. Among the insufficiently active subjects, those living in São Paulo are at least engaged in a limited amount of activity. On the other hand, among sufficiently active people, those living in Pelotas are more active. |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differencesExerciseMotor ActivityPhysical FitnessLack of comparability has been a major limitation in studies on physical activity, due to the utilization of different methodological instruments and inconsistent cut-off points. This study aims to compare the levels of physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: (a) São Paulo, the richest State in the country; (b) Pelotas, a medium-sized southern Brazilian city. Both sites used cross-sectional population-based designs, with multiple-stage sampling strategies. Level of physical activity was assessed with the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Prevalence of sedentary lifestyle was three times higher in Pelotas than in São Paulo. On the other hand, the proportion of very active subjects was significantly higher in Pelotas. The proportion of insufficiently active individuals (sedentary + irregularly active) was almost identical between the sites. Socioeconomic status was inversely related to level of physical activity in both sites. Among the insufficiently active subjects, those living in São Paulo are at least engaged in a limited amount of activity. On the other hand, among sufficiently active people, those living in Pelotas are more active.A incomparabilidade sempre foi uma limitação entre os estudos sobre atividade física, em função da utilização de vários instrumentos e pontos de corte inconsistentes. Comparou-se o nível de atividade física de adultos do Estado de São Paulo e da cidade de Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, no Brasil. Ambos os centros usaram delineamento transversal de base populacional, com amostragem em múltiplos estágios. A prática de atividade física foi avaliada com a versão curta do Questionário Internacional de Atividade Física. A prevalência de sedentarismo foi três vezes maior em Pelotas do que em São Paulo. Já a proporção de pessoas muito ativas foi significativamente maior em Pelotas. A prevalência de atividade física insuficiente (sedentários + irregularmente ativos) foi similar em ambos os centros. O nível sócio-econômico associou-se inversamente com o nível de atividade física nos dois centros. Entre as pessoas insuficientemente ativas, as de São Paulo estão ao menos praticando uma pequena quantidade de atividade física. Já entre os suficientemente ativos, as pessoas de Pelotas têm maior nível de atividade física.Reports in Public HealthCadernos de Saúde Pública2005-04-01info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontext/htmlapplication/pdfhttps://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csp/article/view/2488Reports in Public Health; Vol. 21 No. 2 (2005): March/AprilCadernos de Saúde Pública; v. 21 n. 2 (2005): Março/Abril1678-44640102-311Xreponame:Cadernos de Saúde Públicainstname:Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)instacron:FIOCRUZenghttps://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csp/article/view/2488/4988https://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csp/article/view/2488/4989Hallal, Pedro C.Matsudo, Sandra M.Matsudo, Victor K. R.Araújo, Timóteo L.Andrade, Douglas R.Bertoldi, Andréa D.info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess2024-03-06T15:27:02Zoai:ojs.teste-cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br:article/2488Revistahttps://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csphttps://cadernos.ensp.fiocruz.br/ojs/index.php/csp/oaicadernos@ensp.fiocruz.br||cadernos@ensp.fiocruz.br1678-44640102-311Xopendoar:2024-03-06T13:02:54.880880Cadernos de Saúde Pública - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)true |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences Hallal, Pedro C. Exercise Motor Activity Physical Fitness |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: similarities and differences |
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Hallal, Pedro C. |
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Hallal, Pedro C. Matsudo, Sandra M. Matsudo, Victor K. R. Araújo, Timóteo L. Andrade, Douglas R. Bertoldi, Andréa D. |
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Matsudo, Sandra M. Matsudo, Victor K. R. Araújo, Timóteo L. Andrade, Douglas R. Bertoldi, Andréa D. |
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Hallal, Pedro C. Matsudo, Sandra M. Matsudo, Victor K. R. Araújo, Timóteo L. Andrade, Douglas R. Bertoldi, Andréa D. |
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Exercise Motor Activity Physical Fitness |
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Exercise Motor Activity Physical Fitness |
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Lack of comparability has been a major limitation in studies on physical activity, due to the utilization of different methodological instruments and inconsistent cut-off points. This study aims to compare the levels of physical activity in adults from two Brazilian areas: (a) São Paulo, the richest State in the country; (b) Pelotas, a medium-sized southern Brazilian city. Both sites used cross-sectional population-based designs, with multiple-stage sampling strategies. Level of physical activity was assessed with the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Prevalence of sedentary lifestyle was three times higher in Pelotas than in São Paulo. On the other hand, the proportion of very active subjects was significantly higher in Pelotas. The proportion of insufficiently active individuals (sedentary + irregularly active) was almost identical between the sites. Socioeconomic status was inversely related to level of physical activity in both sites. Among the insufficiently active subjects, those living in São Paulo are at least engaged in a limited amount of activity. On the other hand, among sufficiently active people, those living in Pelotas are more active. |
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