Physical Activity in Medellín: a Challenge for Health Promotion

Authors

  • Elkin Martínez University of Antioquia
  • Juan Fernando Saldarriaga University of Antioquia
  • Frank Euler Sepúlveda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.rfnsp.840

Keywords:

physical activity, sedentariness, helth promotion

Abstract

Objective: chronic diseases generate high economical and social costs to humankind. The lack of physical activity has been considered as a determinant factor in the epidemics of chronic diseases nowadays. It is mandatory to explore this kind of behavior in order to outline appropriate actions for prevention and health promotion. Method: a survey on 3.979 representative people of both sexes from Medellín, Colombia was carried out evaluating attitudes and practices related to physical activity and its associated factors. The analysis included the description of proportions with their respective tests of statistical significance and different crossings with sociodemographic variables. Results: only one out of five people (21.2%) performs enough physical activity in order to protectits health. Physical activity is higher among men and is positively associated to social-economic levels and education status. The sedentary behavior is usually adopted in early stages of youth and is kept throughout lifespan. Physical activity, on the contrary, is usually associated to a better balance in body composition. Conclusion: the high prevalence of sedentary behaviors in the population is probably becoming a significant factor in the increase of chronic diseases. This condition should be included as a priority in the design of strategies for the intervention in public health; furthermore, the promotion of healthy lifestyles among people becomes a big challenge to health professionals who should face it with creativity and optimism.
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Author Biographies

Elkin Martínez, University of Antioquia

Physician, Master of Public Health, Professor at the National Faculty of Public Health

Juan Fernando Saldarriaga, University of Antioquia

Degree in physical education, master's degree in epidemiology, professor at the National Faculty of Public Health

Frank Euler Sepúlveda

Degree in Physical Education, Professor at the Jaime Isaza Cadavid Colombian Polytechnic Institute

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Martínez E, Saldarriaga JF, Sepúlveda FE. Physical Activity in Medellín: a Challenge for Health Promotion. Rev. Fac. Nac. Salud Pública [Internet]. 2009 Feb. 23 [cited 2025 Jan. 22];26(2):1-7. Available from: https://revistas.udea.edu.co/index.php/fnsp/article/view/840

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2008)

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