In 2001, an estimated 32.0% of Tasmanians aged 18 years and over were sedentary (includes those doing no exercise) in the two weeks prior to the survey. Some 39.6% of Tasmanians exercised at a low level, and 28.4% at a moderate or high level.
In Tasmania, a higher proportion of males (34.4%) exercised at a moderate or high level than females (22.7%); with more females (45.3%) exercising at a low level than males (33.7%).
EXERCISE LEVEL(a)(b), Tasmania - 2001
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| Exercise level | Males | Females | Persons |
|
| Number ('000) |  | | |
| Sedentary | 53.8 | 57.5 | 111.3 |
| Low | 56.4 | 79.2 | 135.6 |
| Moderate/High | 57.1 | 39.3 | 96.4 |
| Total | 167.3 | 176.0 | 343.3 |
Proportion (%) |
| Sedentary | 31.9 | 32.0 | 32.0 |
| Low | 33.7 | 45.3 | 39.6 |
| Moderate/High | 34.4 | 22.7 | 28.4 |
| Total | 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.
Source: ABS data available on request, 2001 National Health Survey. |
These statistics relate to a Tasmania Together benchmark.
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