The 2004-05 National Health Survey indicates that in 2004/05, 70.4% of Tasmanians were sedentary or only exercised at a low level.
EXERCISE LEVEL(a)(b), Tasmania, 2004-05
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| Exercise level | Males | Females | Persons |
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| Number ('000) |  | | |
| Sedentary | 63.4 | 58.6 | 122.0 |
| Low | 59.0 | 70.9 | 129.9 |
| Moderate/High | 52.9 | 53.3 | 106.1 |
| Total(c) | 175.2 | 182.8 | 358.0 |
Proportion (%) |
| Sedentary | 36.2 | 32.1 | 34.1 |
| Low | 33.7 | 38.8 | 36.3 |
| Moderate/High | 30.2 | 29.2 | 29.6 |
| Total(c) | 100.0 | 100.0 | 100.0 |
(a) Persons aged 18 years and over.
(b) Based on the frequency, intensity (i.e. walking, moderate exercise and vigorous exercise) and duration of exercise in the 2 weeks prior to interview.
(c) Includes persons for whom the level of exercise was not stated.
Source: National Health Survey: Summary of Results; State Tables, 2004-05 (Cat. No. 4362.0). |
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