Which countries have problems with physical inactivity? Please name five.

The countries that have a huge problem with physical inactivity include Kuwait, Iraq,
Costa Rica, Brazil, and Columbia (World Health Organization, 2020).
How does the U.S. rank in terms of its physical inactivity?
The prevalence of insufficient physical activity in America among adults is 40
percent. The United States is ranked in the Orange zone according to the map. The
implication is that the prevalence of physical inactivity among adults is not in the critical red
zone. However, the lack of physical activity in America is still very high since the country is
ranked in the second-worst category.

State

List the percentage of adults who do not engage in leisure-time physical activity in your state
I hail from the state of New York. Data collected in 2018 shows that 23.8 percent of
people in New York do not engage in leisure-time physical activity (CDC, 2020).
How does the CDC determine whether an adult is physically inactive or not (see Footnotes)?
The determination of whether or not an adult engages in physical activity was based
on the question of whether or not they engaged in physical activities or exercises such as
running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking exercise (CDC, 2020). Adults who
answered “no” to this question were deemed to be physically inactive.

County

Compare and contrast the county data to the rest of the state and to the nation.

Data obtained in the year 2020 indicate that 99 percent of Nassau County residents
have access to exercise opportunities (UW Population Health Institute, 2020). This is higher
compared to the percentage of New Yorkers who have access to physical exercise
opportunities. The county also performs better compared to the State of New York in general
with regards to physical inactivity. Twenty-three percent of residents of Nassau County are
physically inactive compared to 25 percent of residents of New York state (UW Population
Health Institute, 2020). The county also has better rates of physical inactivity compared to the
national figures.

Individual

Describe your personal contribution to the physical inactivity prevalence rate for your county.
Is your physical inactivity level below, at, or above the currently listed rate?
My physical activity levels fall above Nassau County’s current listed rate. I made a
conscious decision to begin exercising. While I have had various challenges along the way, I
am working on improving and ensuring that I achieve the best lifestyle. I have decided to
enroll in a gym and fitness center to ensure that I achieve high levels of physical activity
while shunning away from bad behaviors.

Health Consequences

Assess two potential health consequences of physical inactivity or sedentary behaviors
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) outlines that approximately one in every four
adults engages in the recommended level of physical activity (Anderson et al., 2005). Failure
to engage in regular physical activity as well as adopting a sedentary lifestyle can have
serious health consequences, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In America,
coronary heart disease is responsible for the death of many people (Anderson et al., 2005).
Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for coronary heart disease. Physical

activity has been suggested as a prevention policy against coronary heart disease and its
harmful effects. In addition, physical activity helps in regulating one’s blood sugar.

References

Anderson, L. H., Martinson, B. C., Crain, A. L., Pronk, N. P., Whitebird, R. R., O’Connor, P.
J., & Fine, L. J. (2005). PEER REVIEWED: Health Care Charges Associated With Physical
Inactivity, Overweight, and Obesity. Preventing chronic disease, 2(4).

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