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Figure 9.6.2 Participation in exercise at moderate/high levels, by age groupin non-remote areas, 2004-05a, b, c5040IndigenousNon-IndigenousPer cent302010015−24 25−34 35−44 45−54 55 and overa Based on frequency, intensity and duration of exercise in the two weeks prior to the interview (moderate andhigh exercise participation levels). b Includes not stated responses.Source: ABS 2004-05 NHS and NATSIHS (unpublished); table 9A.6.3.• For both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in non-remote areas,participation in moderate/high levels of exercise decreased with age(figure 9.6.2).• In both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations, moderate/high exerciselevels were highest among people aged 15–24 years (31.7 per cent and38.7 per cent, respectively) (figure 9.6.2).• Table 9A.6.4 shows that in both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations,the proportion of males engaged in moderate/high levels of exercise was higherthan for females.Data on Indigenous and non-Indigenous people’s participation in sporting andrecreational activities from the 2002 NATSISS and General Social Survey (GSS)were included in the 2005 Report.Participation in arts and cultural activitiesInvolvement in art and cultural activities may improve social cohesion andcontribute to community wellbeing. Participation in Indigenous arts and culturalactivities may include:• arts or cultural activities that are part of contemporary Indigenous people’slives — this would include evolving and new forms of cultural expressioninfluenced by wider societyOVERCOMINGINDIGENOUSDISADVANTAGE 2007