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doing in comparison to other communities. The three-colored dial represents the distribution of values from the
reporting regions (e.g. counties in the state) ordered from those doing the best to those doing the worst (sometimes
lower values are better and in other cases higher values are better). From that distribution, the green represents the
top 50th percentile, the yellow represents the 25th to 50th percentile, and the red represents the "worst" quartile.
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state (or all US counties). The gauge is blue and white when being higher (or lower) is not necessarily good or bad and is multi-colored when
being higher (or lower) is good or bad.
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the value is improving and a red arrow means the value is getting worse. The = (equal) sign means that there is not a significant increase or
decrease since the last measurement.
Target: This gauge shows whether or not the Sonoma County value meets a specific target. The Sonoma County value is represented by the
left bar and the target value by the right bar.
Target: This gauge shows whether or not a specific target is met. A green check means
the target is met and a red "X" means the target is not met.
Red < 38.3 Green >= 41.7 In-between = Yellow Unit: percent View the Legend
Adults Engaging in Regular Physical Activity
Value:
39.1 percent
Measurement Period:
2007
Location:
County : Sonoma
Categories:
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight Health / Diabetes Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
What is this Indicator? This indicator shows the percentage of adults who engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity.
Why this is important: Active adults reduce their risk of many serious health conditions including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. In addition, physical activity improves mood and promotes healthy sleep patterns. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that active adults perform physical activity three to five times each week for 20 to 60 minutes at a time to improve cardiovascular fitness and body composition. The ACSM also recommends that you include strength and flexibility training in your exercise program. If you are not currently exercising, please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
The Healthy People 2010 national health target is to increase to 30% the proportion of adults who engage in daily moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day or engage in vigorous physical activity 3 or more days per week for 20 or more minutes per occasion.
Technical note: The distribution is based on data from 44 California counties and county groups.
Adults who Engage in Regular Physical Activity by Age
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*Value is statistically unstable
Adults who Engage in Regular Physical Activity by Gender
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Adults who Engage in Regular Physical Activity by Race/Ethnicity
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Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight Health / Diabetes Health / Heart Disease & Stroke
What is this Indicator? This indicator shows the percentage of adults who engage in moderate or vigorous physical activity.
Why this is important: Active adults reduce their risk of many serious health conditions including obesity, heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, and high blood pressure. In addition, physical activity improves mood and promotes healthy sleep patterns. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends that active adults perform physical activity three to five times each week for 20 to 60 minutes at a time to improve cardiovascular fitness and body composition. The ACSM also recommends that you include strength and flexibility training in your exercise program. If you are not currently exercising, please consult your physician before beginning any exercise program.
The Healthy People 2010 national health target is to increase to 30% the proportion of adults who engage in daily moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes per day or engage in vigorous physical activity 3 or more days per week for 20 or more minutes per occasion.
Adults who Engage in Regular Physical Activity by Age
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Adults who Engage in Regular Physical Activity by Gender
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Adults who Engage in Regular Physical Activity by Race/Ethnicity
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