The physical activity sector of Korean National Health Plan: Changes in four previous health plans and future direction

Song, Jung-Kook; Koh, Kwang-wook; Kim, Hyesook

doi:10.14367/kjhep.2020.37.1.45

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“…An increasing number of countries, including the WHO, have established comprehensive plans to promote physical activities at the national level. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Institute for Health Promotion in Korea, the National Health Promotion Plan was adopted 5 times from 2002 to 2021, and each plan has been gradually improved to reflect the global trend of physical activity paradigm shift [ 42 ]. The latest Fifth National Health Promotion Plan (HP2030) aims to improve the practice rate of adult aerobic exercise to 53% by 2030, from 47.6% in 2018, and the details are as follows: (1) establishment of physical activity programs and infrastructures on a community basis; (2) development and provision of individualized services to encourage physical activity; and (3) creating a physical activity-friendly environment and strengthening accessibility [ 43 ].…”

Section: Strategies To Promote Physical Activitymentioning

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Current Status of Physical Activity in South Korea

Seo¹,

Oh²,

Yang³

2022

Korean J Fam Med

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The health benefits of physical activity have been well established. However, more than a quarter of the adult population in the world is insufficiently active (not performing at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or any equivalent combination of the two), and there has been little improvement since 2001. In South Korea, the prevalence of insufficient physical activity was 54.4% in adults and 94.1% in adolescents in 2020. There was continuous decrease in the prevalence of sufficient aerobic physical activity, from 58.3% in 2014 to 45.6% in 2020. However, daily duration of sedentary behavior increased from 7.5 to 8.6 hours in the same period. Interventions to promote physical activity are necessary in various fields including clinical and policy approaches. As physical activity has decreased during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, safer and more effective strategies to promote physical activity are required.

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confidence: 99%

“…A system for monitoring policies and evaluating their effectiveness is important. Moreover, long-term partnership of related departments to promote physical activity is crucial [ 42 ].…”

Section: Strategies To Promote Physical Activitymentioning

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Current Status of Physical Activity in South Korea

Seo¹,

Oh²,

Yang³

2022

Korean J Fam Med

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Decadal Trends in Physical Activity Adherence Among Korean Older Adults: An Analysis of National Survey of Older Korean Data, 2011–2020

Lee,

Kim,

Lee

et al. 2024

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

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Background/Objectives: This study investigated adherence to physical activity (PA) guidelines and associated sociodemographic factors among older Koreans from 2011 to 2020. Methods: Utilizing four public data sets from the National Survey of Older Koreans, the study included the data on 40,993 older adults 65 years and older in South Korea, collected between 2011 and 2020. Adherence to PA guidelines and sociodemographic factors were assessed through self-reported questionnaires. The data were analyzed using a two-way analysis of variance and post hoc tests. Results: Overall adherence increased from 39.1% in 2011 to 48.2% in 2017, then decreased to 37.6% in 2020 (p < .001). Men had higher adherence than women (p < .001). Age-related adherence peaked in the young-older group (65–74 years old) and was lowest in the oldest-old group (85+ years old) (p < .001). Marital status, education, and income were also significantly related to PA adherence (p < .001) across the years. Conclusion: Although continuous increase in adherence to PA among Koreans 65 years and older was observed, the decline in PA levels during the COVID era underscored the need for targeted interventions and well-informed health care policies to address demographic challenges. Still, considering that data were collected during the recommended social distancing period, a cautions interpretation of these findings is warranted. Significance/Implications: Health policies aiming to improve adherence to PA guidelines should prioritize Korean older adults who are female, belong to the oldest-old group, are single, and have low education and income levels, with the goal of enhancing health equity.

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The physical activity sector of Korean National Health Plan: Changes in four previous health plans and future direction

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Current Status of Physical Activity in South Korea

Current Status of Physical Activity in South Korea

Decadal Trends in Physical Activity Adherence Among Korean Older Adults: An Analysis of National Survey of Older Korean Data, 2011–2020

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