Dept of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran.
J Phys Act Health. 2011 Jan;8(1):27-35. doi: 10.1123/jpah.8.1.27.
Physical inactivity is a modifiable risk factor for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. This study aimed to investigate the patterns and demographic correlates of physical activity in Iran.
The data collected through the third national surveillance of risk factors of noncommunicable diseases (SuRFNCD-2007) on 4120 adults were studied. Physical activity was assessed by the global physical activity questionnaire (GPAQ) in domains of work, commuting and recreation. Participants were categorized into low, moderate and high activity categories. Total physical activity (TPA) was calculated using metabolic equivalents (MET).
40% of Iranian adults (31.6% of men and 48.6% of women) belonged to the low physical activity category. The median value of TPA was 206 (342 in men and 129 in women) MET-minutes/day. Physical activity at work, commuting and recreation contributed to 71%, 20% and 9% of TPA, respectively. Approximately 15% of Iranian adults (4.7 million people) do not have any physical activity in any of the 3 studied domains.
Physical inactivity is common in Iran, particularly in females and in the older age groups. Preventing a rapid growth of conditions such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases requires health programs with more focus on physical activity.
身体活动不足是肥胖、糖尿病、心血管疾病和某些类型癌症的可改变风险因素。本研究旨在调查伊朗身体活动的模式和人口统计学相关性。
通过第三次非传染性疾病危险因素全国监测（SuRFNCD-2007）收集了 4120 名成年人的数据。通过全球身体活动问卷（GPAQ）评估了工作、通勤和娱乐领域的身体活动。参与者被分为低、中和高活动类别。使用代谢当量（MET）计算总身体活动（TPA）。
40%的伊朗成年人（31.6%的男性和 48.6%的女性）属于低身体活动类别。TPA 的中位数为 206（男性为 342，女性为 129）MET 分钟/天。工作、通勤和娱乐中的身体活动分别占 TPA 的 71%、20%和 9%。大约 15%的伊朗成年人（470 万人）在 3 个研究领域中没有任何身体活动。
伊朗身体活动不足很常见，尤其是在女性和年龄较大的人群中。要预防糖尿病和心血管疾病等疾病的迅速增长，需要更加注重身体活动的健康计划。
