Physical Activity

Description | Brief Reports | Reports | Trend Graphs

Description

Physical activity participation is an important factor associated with chronic disease and obesity in South Australia.   Levels of sufficient physical activity are achieved by approximately half of the South Australian population over the age of 18 years.

Physical activity is recognised as an important factor in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, some musculoskeletal disorders and mental health conditions.  A more sedentary lifestyle and technological advances have lead to a decrease in levels of activity, however regular physical activity is encouraged to reduce health risks. 

Brief Reports

2004-3 (107k) Relationship between rates of overweight and obesity, and level of physical activity: South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) 2002-2003 - 03

2004-05 (100k) Physical activity of South Australian children: South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) 2002-2003 - 05

2002-16 (27k) Physical Activity in South Australian Adults - 2001 Results

Reports

The health status of people living in South Australian Health Regions: Overweight and obese, physical activity and nutrition - July 2004 to June 2005. South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS)
Central Northern Adelaide Health Region (563k)
South East Health Region (556k)
Eyre Health Region (555k)
Northern and Far Western Health Region (556k)
Hills Mallee Health Region (561k)
Mid North Health Region (553k)
Riverland Health Region (555k)
Southern Adelaide Health Region (557k)
Wakefield Health Region (561k)

Physical Activity in South Australian Adults. September 2004. Gill T, Taylor A, Physical Activity Council Research Panel. (536k)

Physical Activity in South Australian Adults - November 2001. Gill T, Taylor A, Williams M, Starr G. (572k)

The health status of people living in South Australian Health Regions: Overweight and obese, physical activity and nutrition - July 2004 to June 2005. South Australian Monitoring and Surveillance System (SAMSS) (233k)

Physical Activity of Adults in South Australia - October 1998. Taylor A, Starr G, Williams M, Dal Grande E, Chittleborough C, Wilson D, McNamara M, Booth S. (239k)

Physical Activity of Older Persons in South Australia - October 1998. Taylor A, Starr G, Williams M, Dal Grande E, Chittleborough C, Wilson D, McNamara M, Booth S. (252k)

Physical Activity of Adults in Four Eyre Peninsula Local Government Areas - October 1998. Taylor A, Starr G, Williams M, Dal Grande E, Chittleborough C, Wilson D, McNamara M, Booth S. (282k)

Physical Activity of Adults in the Onkaparinga Local Government Area - October 1998. Taylor A, Starr G, Williams M, Dal Grande E, Chittleborough C, Wilson D, McNamara M, Booth S. (287k)

Time Activity Study II February 2003 A Research Report to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council. Centre for Population Studies in Epidemiology. South Australian Department of Human Services. 2003 http://www.ephc.gov.au/ephc/aq_time_activity.html

Time Activity Study Summary of Findings A Research Report to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council. Centre for Population Studies in Epidemiology. South Australian Department of Human Services. 2003 http://www.ephc.gov.au/ephc/aq_time_activity.html

Time Activity Study I September 2002 A Research Report to the Environment Protection and Heritage Council. Centre for Population Studies in Epidemiology. South Australian Department of Human Services. 2002 http://www.ephc.gov.au/ephc/aq_time_activity.html

Trend Graphs

The data used are collected via SAMSS:
Prevalence of sufficient activity monthly for all ages