PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONGST THE UK'S MAIN ETHNIC GROUPS 101

A national survey was carried out to collect data on current levels of physical activity amongst the four main ethnic groups in the UK. A random sample of adults (age 16-74) from the main ethnic communities were sampled: people from India (n=1063), Pakistan (n=1145), Bangladesh (n=1173) and the Caribbean (n=1071). Face-to-face interviews were carried out using a questionnaire collecting data on participation in a wide range of types of physical activity. This was translated into four languages and where appropriate the interviews were conducted in the mother tongue. The key measure was participation in the recommended amount of moderate intensity physical activity (RMPA, defined as activity >= 5kcal/min for >=30 minutes on 5 or more days of the week.) and…