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Physical activity and the built environment in Ireland
Physical activity seminar: Ireland on the move
10 June 2010
Teresa Lavin
Being physically active is good for you…
• Can help to prevent and manage many life-threatening illnesses including heart disease, diabetes and cancer
• Improves musculoskeletal health and reduces the risk of osteoporosis, back pain and osteoarthritis
• Improves mental health and reduces the risk of depression, anxiety and low self-esteem
Chronic disease and causes of death in Ireland
Other causes 17.1%
Circulatory disease 35%
Cancer 29.8%
Respiratory disease 12.2%
Injury & poisoning 5.9%
Key trends, DOHC 2009
Prevalence forecasts for hypertension, CHD, stroke and diabetes
Predicted increase of 40% in ROIand 30% in NI by 2020
National guidelines on physical activity for
Ireland
• Children & young people (aged 2-18):
– 60 mins of moderate to vigorous exercise 5 days/week
– Include muscle-strengthening, flexibility and bone-strengthening exercises 3 times/week
• Adults:
– 30 mins of moderate exercise 5 days/week or 150 mins/week
– Include activities which increase muscular strength and endurance 2-3 days/week
• Older adults (65+):
– 30 mins of moderate exercise 5 days/week or 150 mins/week
– Focus on aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening and balance
DOHC & HSE 2009
Levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland 1998-2007
0
10
20
30
40
50
1998 2002 2007
0
10
20
30
40
50
1998 2002 2007
No regular exercise>20mins/3 days week*
SLAN 2007
*Guidelines state 150 mins/ week
Gender differences in levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Low PA* Med PA High PA
Women
Men
*Based on IPAQ score: Low < 5000 steps, High > 10000 stepsSLAN 2007
Age differences in levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Low PA* Med PA High PA
18-29
30-44
45-64
65+
*Based on IPAQ score: Low < 5000 steps, High > 10000 stepsSLAN 2007
Socio-economic differences in levels of physical activity among adults in Ireland
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Low PA* Med PA High PA
SC 1-2
SC 3-4
SC 5-6
Uncl.
*Based on IPAQ score: Low < 5000 steps, High > 10000 stepsSLAN 2007
Participation in sport & physical activity in Northern Ireland
DCAL 2010
Frequency of at least moderate intensity physical activity in Northern Ireland
DCAL 2010
Levels of physical activity among children in Ireland 1998-2007
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2002 2006
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
2002 2006
Exercise less than weekly Exercise four or more times/week*
HBSC 2006
*Guidelines state 5 times/week
Age & gender differences in exercising four or more times a week among children in Ireland
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
10-11 yrs 12-14 yrs 15-17 yrs
Girls
Boys
HBSC 2006
Age & gender differences in exercising less than weekly among children in Ireland
0
5
10
15
20
25
10-11 yrs 12-14 yrs 15-17 yrs
Girls
Boys
HBSC 2006
The best way to be physically active is to incorporate it into everyday life
How does our built environment impact on opportunities for daily physical activity?
Street design and maintenance
Transport planning
Building design
and maintenance
Land use planning and management Green &
open spaces
Footpaths & cycle paths
Facilities for sport & active recreation
Mode of travel to work
Car
passenger Bicycle
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Car driver Train or
bus
Walk
1986
1996
2006
CSO 2006, ESRI 2010
Travel to work: Commuting more than 30kms
CSO & ESRI 2009
Location of shopping facilities
Travel from home to school
Lorraine Fitzsimons
Travel to school
• Cycling decreased by 83% from 1986 – 2006
• 55,000 students driven less than 2km
• 150,000 driven between 2km – 4km
• More teenage girls now drive to school than cycle
CSO 2006
Street design
Cycling hazards
Cian McGinty
Green space
Tom Gill
Sports & active recreation
Buildings
Walkable streets, liveable communities
• Recognise the importance of the built environment in providing opportunities for physical activity
• Understand the different factors that influence opportunities for physical activity for the whole community and for specific groups within that community
Policies supporting physical activity
