Table 4.
Physical Activity Based on Reported Carrying and Lifting among Farmers and Spouses, Agricultural Health Study, 1993–1997; Comparison with CDC 2008 Guidelines20
| Farmers | Spouses | |
|---|---|---|
| N=21296 | N=30591 | |
| Median (IQR) | ||
| Hours of CL per day | 1.5 (0.5, 4.0) | 0.5 (0.0, 1.5) |
| n(%) | ||
| Vigorous Activity CDC 2008 PA Guidelines | ||
| Meet or exceeda | 20003 (93.9) | 17828 (58.3) |
| Meet or exceed 5 timesb | 12420 (58.3) | 7917 (25.9) |
| Meet or exceed 10 timesc | 5561 (26.1) | 3142 (10.3) |
| Muscle-Strengthening Activity CDC 2008 PA Guidelinesd | ||
| Meet or exceede | 20003 (93.9) | 17828 (58.3) |
| Meet or exceed 5 timesf | 12420 (58.3) | 7917 (25.9) |
| Meet or exceed 10 timesg | 12420 (58.3) | 7917 (25.9) |
IQR=interquartile range
CL=carrying and lifting
CDC=U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
PA=physical activity
a
75 minutes or more of vigorous activity per week
b
375 minutes or more of vigorous activity per week
c
750 minutes or more of vigorous activity per week
d
Two times per week; assuming participants carry and lift 30 minutes per day twice per week (60 minutes per week)
e
120 or more minutes per week
f
300 or more minutes per week
g
600 or more minutes per week