Goal

Active, healthy Tasmanians with access to quality and affordable health care services

Indicator - 4.1.2.

Percentage of population who do not do enough exercise to avoid chronic disease

Measure of Progress - 4.1.2.1.

Percentage of population who do not do enough exercise to avoid chronic disease

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Baseline Measurement

At the time of 2001 National Health Survey, an estimated 71.6% of the Tasmanian population aged 18 or more exercised at sedentary or low exercise levels.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 4364.0

Why do we use this Measure?

There is a high correlation between activity levels and improved wellbeing

Explanation of measure

The measure is an estimate derived from the National Health Survey. It is the estimate of the proportion of the Tasmanian population aged 18 or more who exercised at a sedentary or low exercise level at the time of the survey.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	65%
2010	55%
2015	45%
2020	25%