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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2009

Variable Details

VariableQpareas
Label(KAM) Main reason for deciding to be more physically active
Question text Which of these reasons, if any, was the main reason for you to decide to be more physically active?
Responses
1 To reduce stress 29
2 To feel better generally 233
3 To lose weight 199
4 To prevent disease or ill health 90
5 To feel healthier and fitter 376
6 To look better/improve shape 41
7 To enjoy myself 26
8 Advised to do so 3
9 None of these 18
10 Other 4
-9 refused 0
-8 don't know 0
-2 schedule not applicable 7809
-1 item not applicable 1310
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2009
Interviewer InstructionsSHOW CARD S14. CODE ONE ANSWER ONLY.
UniverseAdults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland, 2009.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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