Attacking the pandemic of physical inactivity: what is holding us back?
Physical inactivity was characterised as a global pandemic in the 2012 Lancet series on
physical activity and health. 1 The extent of the pandemic, causes and potential solutions …
physical activity and health. 1 The extent of the pandemic, causes and potential solutions …
What they say and what they do: comparing physical activity across the USA, England and the Netherlands
Background Physical activity (PA) is important for maintaining health, but there are
fundamental unanswered questions on how best it should be measured. Methods We …
fundamental unanswered questions on how best it should be measured. Methods We …
The effect of physical activity on mortality and cardiovascular disease in 130 000 people from 17 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries: the PURE …
Background Physical activity has a protective effect against cardiovascular disease (CVD) in
high-income countries, where physical activity is mainly recreational, but it is not known if …
high-income countries, where physical activity is mainly recreational, but it is not known if …
Physical activity—time to take it seriously and regularly
P Das, R Horton - The Lancet, 2016 - thelancet.com
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major burden worldwide. Health behaviours
such as tobacco cessation, healthy dietary choices, and low alcohol consumption have all …
such as tobacco cessation, healthy dietary choices, and low alcohol consumption have all …
Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature
Background Physical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health
outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in …
outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in …
Review of the epidemiological evidence for physical activity and health from low-and middle-income countries
Almost 80% of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) occur in low-and middle-
income countries. Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for NCDs. Enhancing understanding …
income countries. Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for NCDs. Enhancing understanding …
The implications of megatrends in information and communication technology and transportation for changes in global physical activity
Physical inactivity accounts for more than 3 million deaths per year, most from non-
communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries. We used reviews of …
communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries. We used reviews of …
Worldwide prevalence of physical inactivity and its association with human development index in 76 countries
OBJECTIVE: To describe the worldwide prevalence of physical inactivity and to analyze its
association with development level of each country. METHODS: Pooled analysis of three …
association with development level of each country. METHODS: Pooled analysis of three …
Secular trends in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity in 32 countries from 2002 to 2010: a cross-national perspective
Background: Sufficient levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) give
substantial health benefits to adolescents. This article examines trends in physical activity …
substantial health benefits to adolescents. This article examines trends in physical activity …
Participation in leisure-time aerobic physical activity among adults, National Health Interview Survey, 1998–2018
GP Whitfield, ET Hyde… - Journal of Physical …, 2021 - journals.humankinetics.com
Background: Adults should perform≥ 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity
equivalent physical activity for substantial health benefits and> 300 minutes per week for …
equivalent physical activity for substantial health benefits and> 300 minutes per week for …