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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Increase the proportion of older adults with physical or cognitive health problems who get physical activity — OA‑01

Status: Baseline only

  
Baseline only
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Most Recent Data:
41.3 percent (2018)

Target:
51.0 percent

Desired Direction:
Increase desired

Baseline:
41.3 percent of adults aged 65 years and over with reduced physical or cognitive function engaged in light, moderate, or vigorous leisure-time physical activities in 2018

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Increase the proportion of older adults with reduced physical or cognitive function who engage in light, moderate, or vigorous leisure-time physical activities

Target-Setting Method
Projection

Data Source:  National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS

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Summary

Older adults who don’t get physical activity are more likely to fall or develop a disability. Regular activity is especially important for older adults with physical or cognitive health problems. Evidence shows that physical activity is linked to better health and may be effective in delaying cognitive impairment.

Topics:  Older Adults, People With Disabilities, Physical Activity

Workgroup: Older Adults Workgroup

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