Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp
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Appendix A: Annotated Questionnaires<br />
Which <strong>of</strong> the following items related to health <strong>and</strong> wellness have you personally<br />
done in the past 12 months? (YES OR NO RESPONSE. READ<br />
RANDOMIZED ITEMS)<br />
Percentage YES<br />
Had your blood pressure checked 93%<br />
Had your cholesterol checked 76%<br />
Had a cancer screening (prostate or skin cancer screening) 53%<br />
Started an exercise program (n=<strong>50</strong>7) 43%<br />
Started a physical activity program (n=493) 41%<br />
Tried to control your weight 78%<br />
Tried to manage your stress 73%<br />
Ate more healthy foods than last year 62%<br />
Read books or articles on health, nutrition, <strong>and</strong> wellness 68%<br />
Took a specific action to prevent disease 59%<br />
Changed what you ate to prevent disease 51%<br />
Got information on simplifying your life to have more time<br />
for yourself<br />
34%<br />
Learned how to avoid accidents while driving 57%<br />
Made changes to your home to prevent falls <strong>and</strong> accidents 33%<br />
Used the Internet to seek out information on health, nutrition,<br />
or wellness<br />
29%<br />
Discussed health issues with your doctor 82%<br />
Please tell me how important you think each <strong>of</strong> these things is to staying<br />
healthy—very important, somewhat important, not too important or not at all<br />
important. (READ RANDOMIZED LIST)<br />
Very Somewhat Not Too Not at all<br />
Important Important Important Important<br />
Getting regular health<br />
screenings<br />
75% 20% 4% 1%<br />
Maintaining a healthy<br />
78% 19% 2% 1%<br />
weight<br />
Reducing stress 75% 19% 3% 2%<br />
Eating right 81% 18% 1% 1%<br />
Planning for the future 59% 32% 7% 2%<br />
Having financial security 70% 27% 2% 1%<br />
Getting enough exercise 77% 21% 1% 1%<br />
Taking vitamins 47% 34% 11% 7%<br />
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