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Facts
Although men are more likely than women to participate in exercise, many men do not have enough exercise.
Scientists advocate doing at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day to stay healthy or improve your health.
Physical inactivity increases the risks of health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, obesity, diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, depression, colon cancer, and premature death.
Figures
Exercise participation in the 7 days preceding the survey by gender, Hong Kong SAR, 2007
Had done vigorous physical activities for at least 10 minutes on 3 or more days
Male: 20.1%
Female: 10.4%
Had done moderate physical activities for at least 10 minutes on 3 or more days
Male: 24.9%
Female: 23.2%
Had walked for at least 10 minutes on 3 or more days
Male: 93.1%
Female: 92.2%
Percentage of adults who have "high" level of physical activity by gender, Hong Kong SAR, 2004-2007
Oct 04*
Male: 27.3%
Female: 18.7%
Apr 05*
Male: 21.6%
Female: 18.6%
Oct 05 ^
Male: 23.3%
Female: 17.7%
Apr 06 ^
Male: 24.3%
Female: 20.1%
Apr 07 ^
Male: 27.4%
Female: 19.1%
Note:
* Classification: According to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) Scoring Protocol (revised April 2004)
^ Classification: According to the IPAQ Scoring Protocol (short form, November 2005-revised version)
(Available at http://www.ipaq.ki.se)
Source: Behavioural Risk Factor Surveys, 2004-2007. Department of Health
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