Florida
Physical Activity: 2011
Regular physical activity is one of the most important – and simple – things a person can do for their health.
It can help:
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Control your weight
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Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
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Reduce your risk for Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
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Reduce your risk of some cancers
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Strengthen your bones and muscles
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Improve your mental health and mood
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Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult
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Increase your chances of living longer
These data are the percentage of adults who have participated in any physical activities in the last 30 days and collected through the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.
These physical activities range from walking through exercise programs, so the range includes activities that are available to almost every individual.
The CDC presents guidelines for physical activities for adults, children and older adults at http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/index.html.
The measures tracked by America's Health Rankings are those actions that can
affect the future health of the population. For a state to improve the health of
its population, efforts must focus on these measures, these determinants of health.
Florida
Physical Activity
(1997-2011)
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Percent of adults who indicated that they participated in physical activities during the past month.
| Edition |
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Rank |
Value |
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2011 - Florida
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26
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76.0 |
