Women Aged 18 and Older Engaging in Adequate* Physical Activity, by Age and Poverty Status,** 2006
| Poverty Status | Percent of Women | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 Years | 25-44 Years | 45-64 Years | 65 Years and Older | |
| Less Than 100% of Poverty | 6.7% | 12.7% | 8.2% | 7.7% |
| 100-199% of Poverty | 5.6% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 9.3% |
| 200% or More of Poverty | 3.3% | 19.2% | 15.9% | 16.3% |
*Adequate physical activity is defined as 30 minutes per day or more of moderate-intensity activity on 5 or more days per week or 20 minutes per day of vigorous-intensity activity on 3 or more days per week.↑
**Poverty level, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, was $20,444 for a family of four in 2006.↑
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey, 2006. Analysis conducted by the Maternal and Child Health Information Resource Center.
