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Types of Physical Activity Recommended by Primary Care Providers for Patients at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
RESEARCH BRIEF — Volume 18 — May 6, 2021
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Figure.
Prevalence of types of physical activity primary care providers (N = 1,088) most often suggested to patients at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), by percentage of patients with whom they discussed physical activity. Patients at increased risk for CVD were defined as those who were overweight or had obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, impaired fasting glucose, or the metabolic syndrome. Linear and quadratic trends for walking were significant at P< .05. Linear trend was significant for supervised exercise sessions and other exercise at P< .05. Error bars indicate 95% CIs. Source: DocStyles 2018 (5).
| Patients With Whom Primary Care Providers Discussed Physical Activity, % | Walking,% (95% CI) | Supervised Sessions, % (95% CI) | Other Exercise, % (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| >75 | 84.4 (81.5–87.0) | 6.3 (4.7–8.5) | 9.2 (7.2–11.7) |
| 51–75 | 81.0 (75.5–85.5) | 7.2 (4.5–11.2) | 11.8 (8.3–16.6) |
| 1–50 | 63.0 (55.8–69.6) | 14.3 (10.0–20.0) | 22.8 (17.3–29.3) |
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