Climate conditions and physical activity in the United States
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- DOI: 10.5993/ajhb.29.4.9
Climate conditions and physical activity in the United States
Abstract
Objective: To identify the influence season and climate have on physical activity among US adults.
Methods: Seven weather classifications from 255 weather stations were linked with 355 counties covered by the 2003 BRFSS.
Results: The percentage meeting the recommendations for physical activity ranged from 30.9% in Puerto Rico to 60.9% in Montana and significantly varied across seasons: 44.6% in winter, 46.2% in spring, 48.4% in summer, and 45.8% in fall. Counties in the top 25% meeting the recommendations for physical activity had the highest percentage of days with dry moderate conditions. Counties in the bottom 25% had the highest percentage of days with moist tropical conditions.
Conclusion: Season and climate significantly influence physical activity in the United States.
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