Determinants of participation in physical activity in Peru
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https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2014.311.22Keywords:
Motor activity, Models, economic, Epidemiologic factors, Attitude to HealthAbstract
This document attempts to establish the determinants of participation in physical activity in Peru using the economic structure presented by Cawley and a participation choice model proposed by Humphreys and Ruseski. Through the National Survey of Nutritional, Biochemical, Socioeconomic and Cultural Indicators related to Chronic-Degenerative Diseases in 2006, a logistic model was estimated through which an observation was made: more educated individuals are more likely to participate in physical activities. Also, characteristics like socioeconomic status and employment decrease the likelihood of participating in physical activities due to a higher opportunity cost. In the same way, it was observed that adults are less likely to participate in physical activities due to biological characteristics related to age.Downloads
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2014-03-14
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Cansino K, Gálvez H. Determinants of participation in physical activity in Peru. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2014 Mar. 14 [cited 2024 Dec. 24];31(1). Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/22