The associations between active lifestyle, the size of a community and SES of the adult population in the Czech Republic.
This study investigated the association between residential environment and physical activity in the Czech Republic. A sample of 9950 adults completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Males were more likely than females to meet the guidelines for vigorous (40.8% vs. 26.0%) and moderate physical activity (51.2% vs. 39.3%) but were less likely to walk for 150min a week (64.4% vs. 72.6%). Results showed that both males and females were more likely to be active in towns with less than 100000 residents. Current data are important for future comparisons as the Czech Republic develops.
Center for Kinanthropology Research, Palacky University, Tr. Miru 115, 77111 Olomouc, Czech Republic. Electronic address: karel.fromel@upol.cz.
Karel
K
Frömel
Center for Kinanthropology Research, Palacky University, Tr. Miru 115, 77111 Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Josef
J
Mitáš
Department of Psychology, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, USA.
Jacqueline
J
Kerr
D000328:Adult; D018153:Czech Republic; D004779:Environment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D012111:Residence Characteristics; D012923:Social Class