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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

Scottish Health Survey, 2018

Variable Details

VariableMReasSpDa
Label(D) VERA Main reason for doing sport
Responses
1 To keep fit (not just to lose weight) 527
2 To lose weight 130
3 To take children 79
4 To socialise 100
5 To train/ take part in competition 24
6 To improve my performance 21
7 Just enjoy it 371
8 To help with injury or disability 42
9 Part of voluntary work 4
10 To walk the dog 30
11 For health reasons/ to improve health 152
12 For peace and quiet 13
13 To de-stress, relax and unwind 107
14 To feel closer to nature 17
15 Other reason 19
-9 Refused 0
-8 Don't know 1
-6 Schedule not obtained 0
-2 Schedule not applicable 3686
-1 Not applicable 1467
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationScottish Health Survey, 2018
UniverseAdults aged 16 and over and children aged 0-15 years living in private households in Scotland during 2018.
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study
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