Table 4. Proportion of Adults Reporting a Stroke Who Met the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, Stroke Belt States vs Non–Stroke Belt States, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2019a .
| Respondent characteristic | Total stroke respondents (n = 16,069) | Survivors in SBS (n = 3,555) | Survivors in NSBS (n = 12,514) | OR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
n (%) | ||||
| Aerobic guideline metb , c | 3,723 | 701 (19.7) | 3,022 (24.1) | 0.77 (0.69–0.86) |
| Strengthening guideline metd | 2,137 | 509 (14.3) | 1,628 (13.0) | 1.10 (0.99–1.20) |
| Both guidelines metb | 2,901 | 542 (15.2) | 2,359 (18.9) | 0.77 (0.70–0.86) |
| Neither guideline metb | 7,308 | 1,803 (50.7) | 5,505 (43.9) | 1.31 (1.22–1.41) |
Abbreviations: NSBS, Non–Stroke Belt states; OR, odds ratio; SBS, Stroke Belt states.
a
SBS are Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
b
ORs assess differences between SBS and NSBS; χ2 P value <.001.
c
Performing ≥150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic physical activity (10).
d
Engaging in exercises to strengthen the muscles performed for 20 minutes at least 2 days a week (10).