Background Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. However, recent and systematically obtained national-level data to guide policy responses are often lacking, especially in countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This article describes physical inactivity patterns among adults in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan. Methods Data were collected using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire drawing nationally representative samples of adults in each country. The national prevalence of physical inactivity was calculated as well as the proportional contribution to total physical activity (PA) during work, transport and leisure-time. An adjusted logistic regression model was applied to analyze the association of age, gender, education, household status and income with physical inactivity. Results National prevalence of physical inactivity ranged from 10.1% to 43.6%. The highest proportion of PA was registered during work or in the household in most countries, whereas the lowest was during leisure-time in all countries. Physical inactivity was more likely with older age in eight countries, with female gender in three countries, and with living alone in three countries. There was no clear pattern of association with education and income. Conclusion Prevalence of physical inactivity is heterogeneous across the region. PA during leisure-time contributes minimally to total PA in all countries. Policies and programs that increase opportunities for active travel and leisure-time PA, especially for older adults, women and people living alone will be an essential part of strategies to increase overall population PA.

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九个欧洲和中亚国家缺乏身体活动：对全国人口调查结果的分析

背景 缺乏运动是非传染性疾病的主要风险因素。然而，通常缺乏最近和系统获得的国家级数据来指导政策反应，特别是在东欧和中亚国家。本文描述了亚美尼亚、阿塞拜疆、白俄罗斯、格鲁吉亚、吉尔吉斯斯坦、摩尔多瓦共和国、塔吉克斯坦、土耳其和乌兹别克斯坦成年人缺乏身体活动的模式。方法 使用全球体育活动问卷收集数据，该问卷在每个国家/地区抽取具有全国代表性的成年人样本。计算了全国身体不活动的流行率以及在工作、交通和休闲时间对总身体活动 (PA) 的比例贡献。应用调整后的逻辑回归模型分析年龄、性别、教育程度、缺乏身体活动的家庭状况和收入。结果 全国缺乏身体活动的患病率从 10.1% 到 43.6% 不等。大多数国家的工作或家庭中登记的 PA 比例最高，而所有国家的休闲时间最低。在 8 个国家，年龄较大的人更可能缺乏身体活动，在 3 个国家为女性，在 3 个国家为独居者。与教育和收入没有明确的关联模式。结论 整个地区缺乏身体活动的发生率存在差异。在所有国家，休闲时间的 PA 对总 PA 的贡献微乎其微。增加积极旅行和休闲时间 PA 机会的政策和计划，特别是针对老年人，