Socioeconomic Predictors of a Sedentary Lifestyle: Results From the 2001 National Health Survey

Background:Regular physical activity reduces the risk of a number of diseases, prevents obesity, and has positive psychological effects. Approximately one-third of the Australian population has been reported as totally sedentary. We investigated socioeconomic predictors of being sedentary in a nationally representative sample of Australian adults.Methods:We analyzed data from 8643 females and 7600 males who responded to the 2001 National Health Survey. Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine the association of being sedentary with a range of socioeconomic measures.Results:Adjusting for demographics, body-mass index, and smoking, we found that low socioeconomic status, indicated by low education level, blue-collar occupation, low income and area social disadvantage, increased the probability that people were sedentary.Conclusions:This research highlights that targeting people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with strategies to increase participation in physical activity may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with being sedentary.

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Socioeconomic Disparities in Foods/Beverages and Nutrients Consumed by U.S. Adolescents When Snacking: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2018

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu13082530 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 2530

Author(s):

Navika Gangrade ◽

Janet Figueroa ◽

Tashara M. Leak

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Low Socioeconomic Status ◽

Low Income ◽

High Income ◽

Future Research ◽

Nutrition Examination Survey ◽

Middle Income ◽

Low Socioeconomic ◽

Health And Nutrition ◽

Income Ratio

Snacking contributes a significant portion of adolescents’ daily energy intake and is associated with poor overall diet and increased body mass index. Adolescents from low socioeconomic status (SES) households have poorer snacking behaviors than their higher-SES counterparts. However, it is unclear if the types of food/beverages and nutrients consumed during snacking differ by SES among adolescents. Therefore, this study examines SES disparities in the aforementioned snacking characteristics by analyzing the data of 7132 adolescents (12–19 years) from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005–2018. Results reveal that adolescents from low-income households (poverty-to-income ratio (PIR) ≤ 1.3) have lower odds of consuming the food/beverage categories “Milk and Dairy” (aOR: 0.74; 95% CI: 0.58-0.95; p = 0.007) and “Fruits” (aOR: 0.62, 95% CI: 0.50–0.78; p = 0.001) as snacks and higher odds of consuming “Beverages” (aOR: 1.45; 95% CI: 1.19-1.76; p = 0.001) compared to those from high-income households (PIR > 3.5). Additionally, adolescents from low- and middle-income (PIR > 1.3–3.5) households consume more added sugar (7.98 and 7.78 g vs. 6.66 g; p = 0.012, p = 0.026) and less fiber (0.78 and 0.77 g vs. 0.84 g; p = 0.044, p = 0.019) from snacks compared to their high-income counterparts. Future research is necessary to understand factors that influence snacking among adolescents, and interventions are needed, especially for adolescents from low-SES communities.

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Physical Activity, Ability to Walk, Weight Status, and Multimorbidity Levels in Older Spanish People: The National Health Survey (2009–2017)

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17124333 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (12) ◽

pp. 4333

Author(s):

Pedro Ángel Latorre-Román ◽

Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres ◽

Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca ◽

José Alberto Laredo-Aguilera

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Health Status ◽

Older People ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Weight Status ◽

Perceived Health ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Severe Difficulty ◽

Chronic Health Problems

Background. Many studies have shown a relationship between physical functioning and health status in older people. Aim. The purpose of this study was to analyze the temporal trends of physical activity (PA), ability to walk, weight status, self-perceived health, and disease or chronic health problems in people over 65 years from 2009 to 2017, using the European Health Survey in Spain and the National Health Survey in Spain. Methods. This study included 13,049 older people: 6026 (2330 men and 3696 women; age (mean, SD (Standard Deviation)) = 75.61 ± 7.11 years old) in 2009 and 7023 (2850 men and 4173 women; age (mean, SD) = 76.01 ± 7.57 years old) in 2017. Results. In 2017, older people exhibited lower values of moderate PA (p < 0.001), a lower number of hours of walking per week (p < 0.001), and worse self-perceived health status (p < 0.001) compared to 2009. These differences are maintained when comparing the sexes. Compliance with PA recommendations was 27.9% and 6.1% (chi-squared = 352.991, p < 0.001) in 2009 and 2017, respectively. There were no significant differences in weight status between older people in 2009 and 2017. In 2017, older people had significantly high percentages of disease or chronic health problems (p < 0.05), number of diseases (p < 0.001), severe difficulty walking 500 m without assistance (p < 0.05), and severe difficulty going up or down 12 stairs. Conclusions. From 2009 to 2017, Spanish older people worsened their PA levels and perception of their health status, and they increased their disease levels, which could be associated with the worsening of ability to walk in 2017.

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Leisure-time physical activity among older adults in Brazil: results from the Brazilian National Health Survey – 2013

ABCS Health Sciences ◽

10.7322/abcshs.2020076.1530 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Vítor Häfele ◽

César Augusto Häfele ◽

Jeferson Santos Jerônimo ◽

Rodrigo Wiltgen Ferreira ◽

Steve Anthony Maravillo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Leisure Time ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Physical Activity Recommendations ◽

Activity Recommendations

Introduction: Health behaviors are fundamental for healthy aging. In this sense, the practice of physical activity is one of the most beneficial factors for the health of individuals. Objective: To describe the prevalence of leisure-time physical activity among the older adults and analyze in terms of sociodemographic characteristics, national regions, Federative Units of Brazil, and types of physical activity practiced. Methods: Study utilizing data from the Brazilian National Health Survey - 2013. Leisure-time physical activity was analyzed with two distinct cutoff points: 1) Some physical activity - 10 or more minutes/week; 2) Meeting recommended 150 minutes/week of physical activity. Results: Nearly 21% of the older adults completed some physical activity, and 13.2% reached the physical activity recommendations. There was no difference in the prevalence of physical activity between men and women. Individuals aged 60-69 years and those with higher income were more active than their peers. As for the national regions, the North had the lowest prevalence of physically active older adults. Among all regions, walking was the most frequent form of physical activity practiced. Conclusion: The prevalence of older adults who practiced some physical activity and reached the physical activity recommendations was low, with walking being the most common form of physical activity. Older adults with higher age, low socioeconomic status and from the Northern Brazilian regions were the least active.

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Association of physical performance impairments and limitations with insufficient physical activity among older adults in Brazil: results from the national health survey

Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1007/s10389-020-01351-7 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Luiza Ferreira Moreira ◽

Antônio Macedo Costa Filho ◽

Juleimar Soares Coelho de Amorim

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Physical Performance ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Insufficient Physical Activity

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Adolescents' physical activity habits - results from a national health survey

Child Care Health and Development ◽

10.1111/j.1365-2214.2012.01392.x ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 103-108 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

S. Zach ◽

A. Zeev ◽

A. Dunsky ◽

U. Goldbourt ◽

T. Shimony ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

National Health Survey

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PATTERNS OF CONTRACEPTIVE USE IN AUSTRALIA: ANALYSIS OF THE 2001 NATIONAL HEALTH SURVEY

Journal of Biosocial Science ◽

10.1017/s0021932006001738 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 39 (5) ◽

pp. 735-744 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

FARHAT YUSUF ◽

STEFANIA SIEDLECKY

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Contraceptive Use ◽

Oral Contraceptive Pill ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Contraceptive Pill ◽

Nationally Representative ◽

Using Data ◽

Australian Bureau Of Statistics ◽

Protection Against Infection

SummaryThe purpose of this paper is to review the patterns of contraceptive use in Australia, using data from a nationally representative sample of 5872 women aged 18 to 49. This survey was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in 2001 as part of the National Health Survey. Results of the analysis indicate that the oral contraceptive pill and condom were the two most frequently used methods. More than 76% of the respondents reported having ever used the pill. Over 23% of women were currently using condoms; of these 80% of the condom users used them for contraception – this included 36% who used condoms for both protection against infection and for contraception – and the remainder used them only for protection. Withdrawal was the third most popular non-surgical method up to age 40. Few women used IUDs, injections or diaphragms. Just over 3% of the respondents were using natural methods with the highest rate reported among those in their 30s. The ‘morning-after pill’ was reported mostly by women aged 18–24; however, there was no evidence to suggest that it was being used as a primary method of birth control. Contraceptive use declined in older women who turned to sterilization for themselves and/or their partners. Use of the contraceptive pill was somewhat higher among better-educated women, but lower among less-educated women and those from non-English-speaking backgrounds.

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Dietary Habits of Older Adults in Serbia: Findings From the National Health Survey

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.610873 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Dragana Stosovic ◽

Nadja Vasiljevic ◽

Verica Jovanovic ◽

Andja Cirkovic ◽

Katarina Paunovic ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Dietary Habits ◽

Secondary Analysis ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Public Health Action ◽

Younger Adults ◽

Nationally Representative

Objectives: Adults aged 65 years and older comprise one fifth of the Serbian population. Many of them have multiple, often diet-related comorbidities. We aimed to investigate their dietary habits by comparing them with younger adults' and to determine the relation of the differing ones to demographic, socioeconomic and health factors.Methods: We performed a secondary analysis of 2013 Serbian National Health Survey data on 14,082 adults. Binary logistic regression was used to determine dietary habits associated with older age (≥65 years) compared to younger age (18–64 years) and to assess their independent predictors in older adults.Results: Older adults more often reported everyday breakfast (OR = 2.085, 95%CI = 1.622–2.680) and brown/wholegrain bread consumption (OR = 1.681, 95% CI = 1.537–1.839), while using margarine (OR = 0.578, 95%CI = 0.397–0.839), discretionary salt (sometimes: OR = 0.648, 95%CI = 0.596–0.705, almost always: OR = 0.522, 95%CI = 0.445–0.614) and consuming fish (two or more times a week: OR = 0.465, 95%CI = 0.383–0.566) less frequently than younger adults. This was mainly positively related to urban environment, affluence, higher education and poor health.Conclusion: Using nationally representative data, we found that older adults reported healthier dietary habits compared to younger adults, which requires timely public health action.

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Physical activity, weight and functional limitations in elderly Spanish people: the National Health Survey (2009–2014)

European Journal of Public Health ◽

10.1093/eurpub/ckx219 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 28 (4) ◽

pp. 778-783 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Pedro A Latorre-Román ◽

José A Laredo-Aguilera ◽

Felipe García-Pinillos ◽

Víctor M Soto-Hermoso ◽

Juan M Carmona-Torres

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

Functional Limitations ◽

National Health Survey

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Diabetes and hypertension increases in a society with abdominal obesity: results of the Mexican National Health Survey 2000

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1079/phn2004659 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 53-60 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Claudia P Sánchez-Castillo ◽

Oscar Velásquez-Monroy ◽

Agustín Lara-Esqueda ◽

Arturo Berber ◽

Jaime Sepulveda ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Obesity ◽

National Health ◽

Health Survey ◽

National Health Survey ◽

Normal Weight ◽

Nhanes Iii ◽

High Prevalence ◽

The Usa ◽

Prevalence Of Obesity ◽

Nationally Representative

AbstractObjectives:To determine the prevalences of overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT) in the Mexican population and compare them with those of a previous Mexican urban survey and an American survey.Design:A structured, randomised, nationally representative Mexican sample was compared with a 1993 Mexican urban survey and the US Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) of non-Hispanic Whites.Setting:The Mexican National Health Survey 2000.Subjects:Subjects were 12856 men and 28332 women, aged 20–69 years, who had their body weight, height, waist circumference (WC), blood pressure and fasting capillary blood glucose measured.Results:Mexican adult men and women had a high prevalence of overweight (41.3 and 36.3%, respectively) and obesity (19.4 and 29.0%, respectively), similar to those in the USA in 1988–1992 and exceeding those of the 1993 Mexican survey. The prevalence of HT was 33.3% in men and 25.6% in women, with inferred DM rates of 5.6 and 9.7%, respectively. Abdominal obesity affected 46.3% of men (WC ≥ 94 cm) and 81.4% of women (WC ≥ 80 cm). There was a high prevalence of abdominal obesity in normal-weight women, with co-morbidities relating better to WC than to body mass index (BMI) in both sexes. Rates of DM and HT exceeded US rates on a comparable BMI or WC basis in adults aged <50 years.Conclusion:The high prevalence of obesity and abdominal obesity in Mexicans is associated with markedly increased prevalences of DM and HT to levels comparable with, or even higher than, those in NHANES III of non-Hispanic Whites.

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