Data & Statistics for Physical Activity

At a glance

  • Physical activity data are important tools for public health practitioners and professionals.
  • This page includes maps, statistics, surveillance systems, and data about physical activity.
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Links

Color-code US map showing overall physical inactivity prevalence in states.
Adult Physical Inactivity Outside of Work
Differences in the U.S. prevalence of physical inactivity exist by race/ethnicity and location.
Trends in Meeting the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines, 2008—2018
Percentage of U.S. adults and adolescents meeting the 2008 physical activity guidelines.
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Report: Adults 50 and Older Need More Physical Activity
Many older adults in the United States do not meet the recommendations for physical activity. 
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Health Equity Data
Data to help identify health inequities as communities work toward health equity.
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DNPAO Data, Trends, and Maps Database
DNPAO's Data, Trends, and Maps of national and state health status and behaviors.
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Healthy Eating and Active Living Survey (CBS HEAL)
Overview of Community-Based Survey of Supports for Healthy Eating and Active Living (CBS HEAL).

Resources

PLACES: Local Data for Better Health
Model-based population analysis and community estimates for all U.S. counties, places (incorporated and census-designated places), census tracts, and ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs).

Healthy People 2030
National leading health indicators and core objectives related to physical activity.

Diagnosed Diabetes
National, state, and county data. Some data are available by age, gender, race-ethnicity, and education.

Diabetes and Obesity Maps
Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity and diagnosed diabetes among adults, by U.S. county.

Obesity Data and Statistics
Adult and childhood obesity in the United States.

Nutrition Data and Statistics
U.S. data on added sugars, water, and fruit and vegetable consumption.

Breastfeeding Data and Statistics
National and state information on breastfeeding rates and support.

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Content Source:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)