Abstract

Measures of physical activity during leisure time (levels: inactive, semi-active and norm active) in 'sports' and 'other physical activities' are related to a number of health indicators. The data are from the Netherlands Health Interview Survey (NHIS) 1990/1991, covering the population of 16 years and older. In this study (public) health is measured with the aid of the following health indicators: perception of general state of health, chronic diseases/conditions, VOEG complaints, the Affect Balance Scale (ABS) and physical limitations (OECD indicator). All health indicators, for both men and women, are significantly associated with general physical inactivity in leisure time. Inactive respondents suffer more often from CNSLD, arthrosis, low back pain or maxillary sinus and nasal cavity. Differences in health indicators are only significant between sporters who are semi- and norm-active and not between respondents who are only physically active in non-sports activities. Verf.-Referat