Kaitlin Atkinson|Samantha Lowe|Spencer Moore
Human development, occupational structure and physical inactivity among 47 low and middle income countries
Queen's University|Simon Fraser University|Queen's University|University of South Carolina|Queen's University
study aimed assess relationship persons occupational category physical inactivity b analyze association among countrylevel variables physical inactivity world health survey whs administered 20022003 among 47 low middleincome countries n 196742 international physical activity questionnaire ipaq used collect verbal reports physical activity convert responses measures physical inactivity economic development gdpc degree urbanization human development index hdi used measure countrylevel variables physical inactivity multilevel logistic regression analysis used examine association among countrylevel factors individual occupational status physical inactivity overall worldwide prevalence physical inactivity 20022003 237 individuals working whitecollar industry compared agriculture 84 likely physically inactive 184 ci 173195 among low middleincome countries increased hdi values associated decreased levels physical inactivity 098 ci 097099 study one first adjust withincountry differences specifically occupation analyzing physical inactivity countries experience economic development changes also seen occupational structure result increased countrywide physical inactivity levels