Scottish Health Survey 2014 - volume 1: main report

Presents results for the Scottish Health Survey 2014, providing information on the health and factors relating to health of people living in Scotland.


Table 5.5 Adult summary activity levels, 2012 to 2014

Aged 16 and over 2012 to 2014
Summary activity levelsa 2012 2013 2014
% % %
Men
Meets MVPA guidelines 67 71 68
Some activity 10 8 10
Low activity 4 3 4
Very low activity 19 18 19
Women
Meets MVPA guidelines 58 58 59
Some activity 14 14 12
Low activity 6 5 5
Very low activity 23 23 24
All Adults
Meets MVPA guidelines 62 64 63
Some activity 12 11 11
Low activity 5 4 4
Very low activity 21 21 22
Bases (weighted):
Men 2307 2336 2225
Women 2505 2542 2411
All adults 4811 4878 4636
Bases (unweighted):
Men 2122 2129 2054
Women 2685 2747 2581
All adults 4807 4876 4635

a Meets moderate / vigorous physical activity (MVPA) guidelines: at least 150 minutes of moderately intensive physical activity or 75 minutes vigorous activity per week or an equivalent combination of both. Some activity: 60-149 minutes of moderate activity or 30-74 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of these. Low activity: 30-59 minutes of moderate activity or 15-29 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of these. Very low activity: Less than 30 minutes of moderate activity or less than 15 minutes of vigorous activity or an equivalent combination of these

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