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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 Data

Status: 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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Older adults with reduced physical or cognitive function who engage in leisure-time physical activities, 2018 ◊
(percent)
Increase desired

Population 2018
Total
41.3