Factors associated with prefectural level physical activity in Japan: An ecological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical activity inequalities are an important global concern; nonetheless, few studies have comprehensively examined the association between physical activity inequalities and related factors. We aimed to explore factors associated with regional inequalities in physical activity in Japan.

Methods

We investigated the relationship of individual, psychological/behavioral, social, and built-environmental factors with the proportion of individuals with exercise habits across Japanese prefectures. We sourced data from open databases, including the Japanese National Health Insurance Claims and Nationwide Screening Program Database. We defined exercise habits as engaging in at least 30 min of moderate exercise at least twice a week. We employed multiple regression analy

SUBMITTER: Horinouchi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11577295 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature