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RISK RELATIONSHIP CHART
Health DeterminantPrimary Risk Factors
Physical Inactivity- Environment-
Sedentary lifestyles allow for Where individuals work, live,
taking in more calories and and what they are surrounded
becoming more physically by and their influences to
inactive. Nearly 23% of adults engage or not to engage in
aged 18 and over were not physical activity.2 The
active enough in 2010, environment included areas
globally.1 Twenty percent were such as neighborhoods,
men and 27% were women. worksites, and schools. Other
“Low or decreasing physical environmental factors linked to
activity levels often correspondthe discouragement of physical
with a high or rising gross activity are fear of violence and
national product.1 The drop in crime, high-density traffic, air
physical activity is partly due pollution, and lack of
to inactivity during leisure timesidewalks, parks, and
and sedentary behavior on the sports/recreational facilities.1
job and at home. Likewise, an
increase in the use of "passive"
modes of transportation also
contributes to insufficient
physical activity.”1
Secondary Risk Factors
Neighborhoods2 -
Sidewalks, allocated bike lanes,
safe running/walking areas,
shops and other areas within
walking distance to increase
physical activity. Not all
neighborhoods have these
capabilities and
accommodations.2
Contributing Risk Factors
Access to recreational facilities
Walkability
Safety
Lifestyle/ Personal
School2 –Lack of “land-use “policies
A review of child obesity regulating physical activity2
prevention studies found that
increasing physical activity and Lack of education of the
developing physical activity importance of physical activity
skills during the school week
Lack of transportation to
were beneficial.2 Some schools
facility
lack the space and education to
teach students on the
importance of physical activity.
Worksite2 –Lack of transportation to
Worksites can encourage workplace
employees to utilize the stairs
instead of the elevator or Sedentary during work day
incentives for employees who
Lack of onsite fitness facilities
are physically active during
and time for activity
breaks.2 Not all worksites have
these capabilities, though.
Parents2 -Unavailable child care
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Perspectives-
The lifestyles that individuals
live leave little or no time for
physical activity. This could be
due to family influences, lack in
financial steadiness, or physical
ability of an individual. All of
these influences are reasons
why there is a lack in physical
activity
Studies show that parents are
important as role models,
encouragers, and facilitators of
physical activity.2 Lack of
education and awareness can
lead to parents not providing
the encouragement needed to
increase physical activity.
Finances also are a hinderance
in acquiring physical activity.
Families2 -
Family-based programs have
only had limited success in
increasing physical activity
levels.2 Programs can be costly
and therefore be unattainable
for families to engage in
therefore making awareness
non-existent.
Physical3 –
Physical inactivity tends to
increase as we age.2 Physical
inactivity can lead to multiple
health risk.3
Too costly for gym
memberships
Lack of time between work and
family
No encouragement of physical
activity
Lack of awareness and
importance of physical activity
Unable to financially engage in
physical activity opportunities
Overweight or obese making
exercise difficult
Physically disabled
Age
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1. Physical activity. World Health Organization. http://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/physical-activity. Accessed July
22, 2018.
2. Environmental Barriers to Activity. Obesity Prevention Source. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-
source/obesity-
causes/physical-activity-environment/. Published April 8, 2016. Accessed July 22, 2018.
3. Gateway to Health Communication & Social Marketing Practice. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/PhysicalInactivity.html. Published September
15,
2017. Accessed July 22, 2018.
