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Obesity and Physical Inactivity in Rural America

Patterson, Paul Daniel, Moore, Charity G., Probst, Janice C., Shinogle, Judith Ann·2004·The Journal of Rural Health
DOI 10.1111/j.1748-0361.2004.tb00022.x
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ABSTRACT: Context and Purpose: Obesity and physical inactivity are common in the United States, but few studies examine this issue within rural populations. The present study uses nationally representative data to study obesity and physical inactivity in rural populations. Methods: Data came from the 1998 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult and Adult Prevention Module. Self‐reported height and weight were used to calculate body mass index. Physical inactivity was defined using self‐reported leisure‐time physical activity. Analyses included descriptive statistics, x 2 tests, and logistic regression. Findings: Obesity was more common among rural (20.4%, 95% CI 19.2%–21.6%) than urban adults (17.8%, 95% CI 17.2%–18.4%). Rural residents of every racial/ethnic group were at higher risk of obesity than urban whites, other factors held equal. Other predictors of obesity included being male, age 25–74, lacking a high school diploma, having physical limitations, fair to poor health, and a history of smoking. Proportionately more rural adults were physically inactive than their urban peers (62.8% versus 59.3%). Among rural residents, minorities were not significantly more likely to be inactive than whites. Males and younger adults were less likely to be inactive. Rural adults who were from the Midwest and South, had less than a high school education, had fair to poor health, and currently smoked were more likely to be inactive compared to their respective referent group. Conclusions: The high prevalence of obesity and inactive lifestyles among rural populations call for research into effective rural interventions.

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Authors
Patterson, P. D., Moore, C. G., Probst, J. C., & Shinogle, J. A.
Affiliations
University of South Carolina (US)
Corresponding author
Patterson, Paul Daniel
ORCID
Venue
The Journal of Rural Health
Publisher
Wiley
Published
2004-03
Volume
20
Issue
2
Pages
151-159
ISSN
  • 0890-765X (ISSN-L)
  • 1748-0361
DOI
10.1111/j.1748-0361.2004.tb00022.x
OpenAlex
W2098748795
Cited by
387
References
33
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FWCI
9.17
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor (vor, 827 d)
Locations
  • The Journal of Rural Health (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Scholar Commons (University of South Carolina) (submittedVersion)
Funders
U.S. Public Health Service (1 U1C RH 00045-02)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Obesity and Health Practices
Keywords
obesity, physical inactivity, rural population, urban-rural differences, body mass index, leisure-time physical activity, smoking, educational attainment, health status, racial and ethnic disparities
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Life Style, Male, Middle Aged, Motor Activity, Obesity, Rural Health, Socioeconomic Factors, United States, Urban Health, Body Mass Index, Prevalence, Logistic Models, Age Distribution, Sex Distribution

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