Reports and Statistics
Physical Activity Guidelines Mid Course Report: Strategies to Increase Physical Activity Among Youth (PDF | 2.20 MB)DHHS. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
This 5-year follow-up report to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans identifies strategies to increase physical activity in youth across a variety of settings. This report and related infographic (PDF | 1.27MB) provide information to help youth get the 60 minutes or more of recommended physical activity daily. March 2013.
U.S. Physical Activity StatisticsDHHS. CDC. National Centers for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Interactive page allows you to view levels of physical activity in your state by age, gender, race/ethnicity, and education. Compare your state to others or to the US as a whole. View trends in activity by state.
Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Report
Department of Health and Human Services.
Committee report that documents the scientific background and rationale for the 2008 edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which will be issued in late 2008. The Physical Activity Guidelines will summarize the latest knowledge about activity and health, with depth and flexibility targeting specific population subgroups.
The Community Guide - Promoting Physical ActivityDHHS. CDC. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Review of published scientific studies documents the effectiveness of physical activity promotion interventions. Includes a chart summarizing the findings and a link to the entire report.
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon GeneralDHHS. CDC. PCPFS. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Reports the evidence that physical activity can substantially improve health and quality of life. Includes key facts, trends and benefits of physical fitness. Learn how your community can encourage activity programs.
Physical Activity Fundamental To Preventing DiseaseUnited States Department of Health and Human Services.
Provides information on the benefits of physical activity, the economic impact of inactivity and the role of physical activity in the obesity epidemic.
Lower Direct Medical Costs Associated with Physical ActivityDHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Summary of the first study ever to examine direct medical costs associated with various levels of physical activity. Reviews medical expenditure data from the 1987 National Medical Expenditures Survey (NMES). October 2000.