Trends in physical activity and sedentary time among U.S. adults with asthma: 2007–2020

Key Points

• Approximately one-third of U.S. adults with asthma maintain insufficient physical activity levels, indicating a need for improvement.
• Despite improvements, sedentary time has increased, particularly among older adults with chronic conditions.
• The analysis used trends over a 13-year period, focusing on changes in physical activity and transportation activity.
• These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to encourage more physical activity among those affected by asthma.

Abstract