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Women Aged 18 and Older Engaging in Adequate^* Physical Activity, by Age, 2008

Percent of Women:

• Total: 14.9
• 18-24 Years: 16.8
• 25-44 Years: 17.4
• 45-64 Years: 14.7
• 65 Years and Older: 8.4

^*Adequate physical activity is defined as 2.5 hours per week of moderate-intensity activity or 1.25 hours per week of vigorous-intensity activity, or an equivalent combination of both, plus muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days per week. ↑

Source II.1: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health Interview Survey

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