Oregonians are more active than other U.S. adults

(JANUARY 18, 2020) “During the past month, other than your regular job, did you participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise?” That was the question of a recent survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP). And the results show good news for Oregonians.

The CDCP is part of the federal government. It studied physical activity around the country. It says that Oregon is one of the most active states in the country.

According to the data, all states had more than 15% of adults who were physically in active. Oregon, however, was among the lowest, with only 15% to 20% of Oregonians being physically inactive. The study defined physical inactivity as not running, walking, or exercising for more than one month.

The CDCP also reports:

• All states and territories had more than 15% of adults who were physically inactive.
• In 4 states (Colorado, Washington, Utah, and Oregon) and the District of Columbia, 15% to less than 20% of adults were physically inactive.
• In 24 states, 20% to less than 25% of adults were physically inactive.
• In 15 states, 25% to less than 30% of adults were physically inactive.
• In 7 states (Tennessee, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Mississippi), and 2 US territories (Puerto Rico and Guam), 30% or more of adults were physically inactive.
• The South (28.0%) had the highest prevalence of physical inactivity, followed by the Northeast (25.6%), Midwest (25.0%), and the West (20.5%).