Sedentary adults’ percentage refers to adults aged 18+ who self-report no leisure time physical activity within the past month. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, physical activity enhances overall health by improving cardio-respiratory and muscular fitness, while reducing the risk of serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and obesity and premature death. Beyond individual well-being, an active lifestyle contributes to sustainability by lowering healthcare costs and supporting the economy.
As of fall 2022, 27% of adults reported no leisure physical activity. Southwest Florida needs 81,800 more adults to change their sedentary lifestyle to one that has some physical activity to meet our target of 20%
