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CDC Report Shows 47 Percent of US Adults Meet Aerobic Activity Guidelines, Up from 2020
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report indicates that 47 percent of US adults met federal aerobic physical activity guidelines in recent data. This marks an increase from under 25 percent in 2020. The guidelines recommend 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity activity or 75-100 minutes of vigorous activity per week.
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A report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, published on Tuesday, found that 47 percent of US adults met federal guidelines for aerobic physical activity. The guidelines specify at least 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75-100 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity each week.
Moderate activities include walking or mowing the lawn, while vigorous activities include running and cycling.
The report shows an increase from 2020 data, when fewer than 25 percent of US adults met these guidelines. The CDC did not identify reasons for the improvement. The data provide a breakdown by demographics and location.
were more likely than women to meet the aerobic activity guidelines.
Adults in western states and those with higher education levels also showed higher compliance rates. Younger adults aged 18-34 had a 54 percent compliance rate, compared to 38 percent for adults aged 65 and older. Racial differences appeared in the data, with white and Asian adults more likely to meet the recommendations than Hispanic and Black adults.
The report covers aerobic activities, which the CDC links to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, accounting for more than 900,000 deaths annually.
The American Heart Association states that cardiovascular disease affects about half of Americans.
The association projects this figure to exceed 61 percent of the population by 2050. Factors contributing to the projected increase include obesity, diabetes, unhealthy diet, and inactive lifestyle. Aerobic activities help reduce cardiovascular disease risk.
The Mayo Clinic recommends steps such as maintaining a balanced diet and healthy weight, along with starting with a 20-minute brisk walk daily. Future CDC reports may track continued trends in physical activity levels.
