VERTICAL CHART: Selected Health Behaviors Among American Indian/Alaska Native Adults Aged 18 and Older, 1999-2003

(Percent of Population)

Current Smoker: Female 34.7, Male 32.3

Current Moderate or Heavy Drinker: Female 8.0, Male 27.8

Overweight or Obese: Female 57.5, Male 77.1

Engaged in Regular Leisure-Time Physical Activity:* Female 22.6, Male 30.3

*Light or moderate activities that occur five or more times per week for at least 30 minutes each time and/or vigorous activities that occur three or more times per week for at least 20 minutes each time.

Source: Barnes PM, Adams PF, Powell-Griner E. Health characteristics of the American Indian and Alaska Native adult population: United States, 1999-2003. Advanced Data from Vital and Health Statistics, No. 356; 2005 Apr.