Health Behaviors
Physical inactivity
Percentage of adults who reported doing no physical activity or exercise other than their regular job in the past 30 days
About this data measure
- Regular physical activity prevents the development of serious health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure. (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine)
- Since 2017, the prevalence of physical inactivity in Rhode Island has decreased.
- Physical inactivity has a high prevalence among adults with less than a high school education, lower household income, and Hispanic adults.
Measure Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Physical inactivity over time
Physical inactivity demographic breakout
