Prevalence and Correlates of Receiving Medical Advice to Increase Physical Activity in U.S. Adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2013–2016

ConclusionsReceipt of physical activity medical advice was highest among adults with specific chronic health conditions, and this pattern was stronger among younger adults with diabetes and hypercholesterolemia. However, most health care–utilizing adults did not receive physical activity medical advice.
Source: American Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research