Prevalence of physical activity and relationship with sociodemographic factors and lifestyles

Abstract

The practice of physical activity is an existential obligation. To determine the prevalence of physical activity and its relationship with sociodemographic factors and lifestyles. Materials and methods: Quantitative approach, descriptive and cross-sectional scope. Mean age 28.63 years; median 25; maximum 99. 25% younger than 13 years; 50% 25 and 75% older than 42. 50.3% were men and 49.7% women. 68.5% did not engage in physical activity. 57.1% nonrecreational. 21.9% incomplete high school; 20.9% incomplete elementary education. 82.2% do not use tobacco, alcohol or drugs. 89.3% eat breakfast before going to school or work; 83.1% eat at home; 76.2% eat cooked food; 19.1% eat fried food. 79.7% eat 3 times a day. According to disease 172 with diabetes 23.6%; 103 with osteoporosis 14.1%; 255 with hypertension 35%; 104 with obesity 14.3%; acute myocardial infarction 8.2%. Age at death 58 years; 25% younger than 43 years and 75% older than 76 years. 23.6% due to acute myocardial infarction; 7.9% due to diabetes; 7.3% due to cerebrovascular
accident. Low prevalence of physical activity. Sociodemographic factors related to age, educational level, morbidity and mortality