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http://www.publichealth.ie
Physical activity and the built environment in Ireland
Physical activity seminar: Ireland on the move
10 June 2010
Teresa Lavin
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Being physically active is good for you…
• Can help to prevent and manage many life-threatening illnesses including heart disease, diabetes and cancer
• Improves musculoskeletal health and reduces the risk of osteoporosis, back pain and osteoarthritis
• Improves mental health and reduces the risk of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem
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Chronic disease and causes of death in Ireland
Other causes 17.1%
Circulatory disease 35%
Cancer 29.8%
Respiratory disease 12.2%
Injury & poisoning 5.9%
Key trends, DOHC 2009
Prevalence forecasts for hypertension, CHD, stroke and diabetes
Predicted increase of 40% in ROIand 30% in NI by 2020
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National guidelines on physical activity for
Ireland
• Children & young people (aged 2-18):
– 60 mins of moderate to vigorous exercise 5 days/week
– Include muscle-strengthening, flexibility and bone-strengthening exercises 3 times/week
• Adults:
– 30 mins of moderate exercise 5 days/week or 150 mins/week
– Include activities which increase muscular strength and endurance 2-3 days/week
• Older adults (65+):
– 30 mins of moderate exercise 5 days/week or 150 mins/week
– Focus on aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening and balance
DOHC & HSE 2009
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Levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland 1998-2007
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1998 2002 2007
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No regular exercise>20mins/3 days week*
SLAN 2007
*Guidelines state 150 mins/ week
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Gender differences in levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland
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Low PA* Med PA High PA
Women
Men
*Based on IPAQ score: Low < 5000 steps, High > 10000 stepsSLAN 2007
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Age differences in levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland
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Low PA* Med PA High PA
18-29
30-44
45-64
65+
*Based on IPAQ score: Low < 5000 steps, High > 10000 stepsSLAN 2007
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Socio-economic differences in levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland
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Low PA* Med PA High PA
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Uncl.
*Based on IPAQ score: Low < 5000 steps, High > 10000 stepsSLAN 2007
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Participation in sport & physical activity in Northern Ireland
DCAL 2010
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Frequency of at least moderate intensity physical activity in Northern Ireland
DCAL 2010
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Levels of physical activity among children in Ireland 1998-2007
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2002 2006
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2002 2006
Exercise less than weekly Exercise four or more times/week*
HBSC 2006
*Guidelines state 5 times/week
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Age & gender differences in exercising four or more times a week among children in Ireland
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10
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10-11 yrs 12-14 yrs 15-17 yrs
Girls
Boys
HBSC 2006
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Age & gender differences in exercising less than weekly among children in Ireland
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5
10
15
20
25
10-11 yrs 12-14 yrs 15-17 yrs
Girls
Boys
HBSC 2006
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The best way to be physically active is to incorporate it into everyday life
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How does our built environment impact on opportunities for daily physical activity?
Street design and maintenance
Transport planning
Building design
and maintenance
Land use planning and management Green &
open spaces
Footpaths & cycle paths
Facilities for sport & active recreation
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Mode of travel to work
Car
passenger Bicycle
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Car driver Train or
bus
Walk
1986
1996
2006
CSO 2006, ESRI 2010
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Travel to work: Commuting more than 30kms
CSO & ESRI 2009
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Location of shopping facilities
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Travel from home to school
Lorraine Fitzsimons
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Travel to school
• Cycling decreased by 83% from 1986 – 2006
• 55,000 students driven less than 2km
• 150,000 driven between 2km – 4km
• More teenage girls now drive to school than cycle
CSO 2006
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Street design
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Cycling hazards
Cian McGinty
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Green space
Tom Gill
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Sports & active recreation
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Buildings
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Walkable streets, liveable communities
• Recognise the importance of the built environment in providing opportunities for physical activity
• Understand the different factors that influence opportunities for physical activity for the whole community and for specific groups within that community
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Policies supporting physical activity
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