At the time of the 2004-05 National Health Survey, an estimated 70.4% of Tasmanians aged 18 years and over were engaging in low level exercise or were sedentary. Being overweight or obese was another commonly reported health risk factor, with 48.8% of Tasmanians represented in this category.
Persons in Greater Hobart were less likely to have sedentary/low exercise levels and were less likely to be overweight or obese than the rest of the state.
HEALTH RISK FACTORS, Tasmania(a) - 2004-05 |
|
 | Greater Hobart
| Rest of state
| Tasmania
|
Risk status |
%
|
%
|
'000
|
%
|
|
| Current smoker(b) | 24.4 | 26.3 | 91.2 | 25.5 |
| Risky/high alcohol risk(c) | 13.1 | 10.2 | 40.9 | 11.4 |
| Sedentary/low exercise level | 67.6 | 72.4 | 251.9 | 70.4 |
| Overweight/obese(d) | 43.0 | 53.1 | 174.8 | 48.8 |
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(a) Persons aged 18 years and over.
(b) Includes both regular (i.e. daily) and non-regular smokers.
(c) Average daily consumption of more than 50ml for males or more than 25ml for females.
(d) Has a body mass index of 25 and over.
Source: ABS data available on request, 2004-05 National Health Survey.
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