Background Obesity is a global health problem mainly attributed to lifestyle changes such as
diet, low physical activity or socioeconomics factors. However, several evidences …

Objective The objective of this study was to systematically review evidence to identify
intrapersonal, social environmental, physical environmental and policy correlates of …

The epidemic nature of obesity in industrialized countries is a serious health and social
concern. The number of obese people has significantly increased in the past 20 years. In …

Objective The study aimed to examine the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of
physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the general population of the multi-ethnic nation …

Introduction/Objective Adolescence is a critical period for the development of obesity.
Obesity arises from a complex interaction between several factors, which are not yet fully …

Virtually all tissues in the human body rely on aerobic metabolism for energy production and
are therefore critically dependent on continuous supply of oxygen. Oxygen is provided by …

Background Retirement is a major life transition which may influence health behaviours and
time use. Little is known about how sedentary behaviour changes as a result of increased …

Obesity and overweight are major contributors to the morbidity and mortality of modern
civilization. This study determined the prevalence of certain risk factors for adiposity and …

Background High volumes of sitting time are associated with an elevated risk of type 2
diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and with adverse cardiometabolic risk profiles …

Background: University life is a crucial period when dietary habits and lifestyle behaviours
are formed and may have long-lasting effects on the development of obesity and related …