Increasing physical inactivity levels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is a
public health concern. We aimed to synthesize barriers and facilitators to physical activity …

Background: The health benefits of regular physical activity and exercise have been widely
acknowledged. Yet physical inactivity remains an issue in South Africa. This study examines …

Physical inactivity is a global health concern. Evidence suggests low levels of physical
activity among Arabic adults living in Middle Eastern countries. To help ensure the success …

To support the global strategy to reduce risk factors for obesity, we synthesized the evidence
on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa …

Physical activity (PA) levels are low in Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC; Bahrain,
Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates). We carried out a systematic …

Background Physical inactivity is increasing among children and adolescents and may be
contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity. This study examines …

Background With economic and social changes, participation in occupational and transport-
related physical activity is declining among Nepalese adults, highlighting the growing …

Background Physical activity has been linked to reduced risk of various cardiometabolic
disease, cancer, and premature mortality. We investigated the prevalence and socio …

Recent physical activity (PA) and fitness transitions, identified as behavioural shifts from
traditionally active lifestyles to more industralised and sedentary lifestyles, have been …

Background Physical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health
outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in …