Health Behaviors

Physical inactivity

Percentage of adults who reported doing no physical activity or exercise other than their regular job in the past 30 days

About this data measure

  • Regular physical activity prevents the development of serious health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure. (Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine)
  • Since 2020, the prevalence of physical inactivity in Rhode Island continues to increase.
  • Physical inactivity has a high prevalence among adults with less than a high school education, lower household income, and adults ages 65 and up.

Measure Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Physical inactivity over time

Physical inactivity demographic breakout