Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. We summarise present
global efforts to counteract this problem and point the way forward to address the pandemic …

Background Developing national physical activity (PA) recommendations is an essential
element of an effective national approach to promote PA. Methods Systematic overview and …

Background Evidence on current, national physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour
(SB) policies is limited. We, therefore, analysed availability, comprehensiveness …

The importance of policy for promoting physical activity (PA) is increasingly recognized by
academics, and there is a push by national governments and international institutions for PA …

Background Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in
health promotion and public health. The only framework for physical activity (PA) policy …

Background National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary
behaviour (SB) reduction are needed to address rising rates of non-communicable …

Despite widespread acknowledgement of the multifarious health benefits of physical activity
(PA), including prevention and control of obesity, an overwhelming majority of children and …

Background This umbrella review aimed at eliciting good practice characteristics of
interventions and policies aiming at healthy diet, increasing physical activity, and lowering …

Objectives We analysed the information on current national physical activity
recommendations in all EU Member States provided by governments in a joint EU/WHO …

Robust national policies and strategies developed and owned by national authorities are
fundamental for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The …