Factors associated with physical inactivity among korean men and women.

OBJECTIVES To identify the independently associating factors on physical inactivity in Korean men and women. METHODS The data of 5554 men and women (18-74 years) were analyzed using national health and nutritional examination survey data that included questionnaires and physical examinations. RESULTS Multiple logistic regression analyses showed that significant factors were low monthly income, low education, current smoking, increased waist-to-hip ratio, and low health concern among men; living in rural areas, low monthly income, low education, perceived poor health status, low health concern, and emotional stress among women. CONCLUSIONS Health care providers should focus on education and counseling regarding the factors that influence physical inactivity.