Prevalence Flashcards
What fraction of adults are inactive?
One in four adults
What is point prevalence?
Point prevalence is the number of people with a condition in a population at a set time point
Where can you access prevalence data?
WHO
Scottish Health Survey
Scottish Household Survey
Global Observatory for Physical Activity
Globally how many adults do not meet recommended levels of PA?
28% of adults
Over time what is happening to countries trying to meet guidelines?
High-income western countries for not meeting guidelines is going up.
Low income countries have stayed roughly the same.
Middle-income countries, those not meeting guidelines seems to have gotten slightly better.
What are the two main source of prevalence data for Scotland’s health behaviours?
Scottish Health Survey (SHeS)
Scottish Household Survey (SHS)
On average, in 2018 what percentage of men were active compared to women
70% of men compared to 62% of women
What happens to PA as we age - trend?
PA declined with age.
What age is there a rapid decline in physical activity time?
Around 34-44 for men and 55-64 for women
What trend is apparent from area deprivation?
The areas that are least deprived are much more active than those who live in the most deprived areas
What age in children does sport participation begin to decline?
11-12
Why does a decline between the ages of 13-15 common?
It is the age in which children transition into high school
Is sedentary behaviour the same as being inactive
No!
Somebody who is classed as physically inactive isn’t reaching the physical activity guidelines as opposed to sedentary behaviour which can be defined as too much sitting.
How many adults completed the SHS in 2019?
4903
Scotland’s population is 5.5 million for comparison
What three key factors effect the level of PA in Scottish adults?
Age, deprivation and gender
