Table 3.
Knowledge about evidence of beneficial effects of physical activity for various conditions
| Statement regarding condition | Strong evidence | Some evidence | No evidence | Did not know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | |
| Improves the strength of bones and muscles | 225 (80.4) | 49 (17.5) | 2 (0.7) | 4 (1.4) |
| Improves psychological well-being | 212 (75.7) | 64 (22.9) | 3 (1.1) | 1 (0.4) |
| Helps in weight control | 224 (80.0) | 52 (18.6) | 2 (0.7) | 2 (0.7) |
| Reduces death from ischemic heart disease | 156 (55.7) | 106 (37.9) | 9 (3.2) | 9 (3.2) |
| Reduces the risk of hypertension | 156 (55.7) | 108 (38.6) | 9 (3.2.) | 7 (2.5) |
| Reduces premature death | 96 (34.3) | 129 (46.1) | 23 (8.2) | 32 (11.4) |
| Reduces blood pressure in known hypertensive | 133 (47.5) | 113 (47.5) | 17 (6.1) | 15 (5.4) |
| Reduces the risk of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | 153 (54.6) | 96 (34.3) | 16 (5.7) | 14 (5.0) |
| Reduces the risk of breast cancer | 31 (11.1) | 91 (32.5) | 78 (27.9) | 80 (28.6) |
| Reduces asthma risk | 34 (12.1) | 134 (47.9) | 70 (25.0) | 42 (15) |
| Improves asthma control | 87 (31.1) | 152 (54.3) | 22 (7.9) | 19 (6.8) |
| Reduces allergic rhinitis incidence | 17 (6.1) | 68 (24.3) | 129 (46.1) | 66 (23.6) |
| Improves allergic rhinitis control | 28 (10) | 85 (30.4) | 108 (38.6) | 59 (21.1) |