Title Physical activity patterns of Australian adults : results of the 1999 national physical activity survey / Tim Armstrong, Adrian Bauman, Joanne Davies

Published Canberra : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, [2000] ©2000

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Description xiv, 68 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Physical activity and health -- 3. Physical activity measurement -- 4. Survey methodology -- 5. Demographic profile of survey respondents -- 6. Physical activity patterns of Australian adults -- 7. Awareness and understanding of current physical activity media messages -- 8. Trends in Australian' physical activity habits, 1997 and 1999 -- 9. Discussion -- Glossary -- Appendixes -- References Summary Reports the results of the National Physical Activity Survey conducted in November 1999. This survey was a follow-up to the 1997 Active Australia National Physical Activity Survey. The report presents information on current physical activity patterns among adult Australians as well as trend information essential to assess the impact of the Active Australia campaign. It is a valuable resource for researchers and those interested in public health policy and health promotion Analysis Adult Adults Diseases Exercise Federal issue Health Leisure activities Mental health Physical fitness Recreation Sport Statistics Surveys Notes "August 2000" Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 63-68) Notes Also available on the Internet at: http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm Subject Exercise -- Australia -- Statistics. Health promotion -- Australia. Physical fitness -- Australia -- Statistics. Recreational surveys -- Australia -- Statistics. Recreational surveys -- Australia. Author Bauman, Adrian E. (Adrian Ernest) Davies, Joanne. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. LC no. 2002318114 ISBN 1740240669

Other Titles Results of the 1999 national physical activity survey

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