Physical activity statistics 2012 - British Heart Foundation

28 Physical Activity Statistics, 2012Table 1.10Objectively measured physical activity levels, by sex and tertile of equivalised household income, England 2008Highest Middle Lowest% % %MenMeets recommendations 12 4 9Some activity 46 49 49Low activity 43 46 42Base 224 187 120WomenMeets recommendations 4 3 6Some activity 48 36 38Low activity 48 60 57Base 193 200 172Notes:Accelerometry: Meets recommendations: 30 minutes or more of moderate or vigorous activity on at least 5 days the week of accelerometer wear; Someactivity: 30 minutes or more of moderate or vigorous activity on 1 to 4 days; Low activity: lower levels of activity. No days with 30 minutes or more ofmoderate or vigorous activity. Adults aged 16 and over with 7 days valid accelerometry data.Source:Joint Health Surveys Unit (2010). Health Survey for England 2008: Physical activity and fitness. The Information Centre: Leeds. Copyright © 2010, Re-usedwith the permission of The Health and Social Care Information Centre. All rights reserved.Figure 1.10Objectively measured percentage meeting physical activity recommendations, by sex and tertile ofequivalised household income, England 2008141210Percentage86420Highest Middle LowestMenWomen