Sedentary Behavior and Physical Inactivity in the Asia-Pacific Region: Current Challenges and Emerging Concerns.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
; 19(15)2022 07 30.
Artículo
en Inglés
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1969246
ABSTRACT
This editorial sets the scene for our Special Issue on the growing problem of sedentary behavior and physical inactivity in the Asia-Pacific region. In many societies, more than 40% of the adult population and growing numbers of children are insufficiently physically active to safeguard their health. This is contributing to high rates of cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other deleterious health outcomes across the region. The Asia-Pacific is heterogeneous and complex, with diverse social, cultural, and environmental barriers that affect intentions and opportunities for regular physical activity. Recently, the problem has been compounded by the acceleration of population aging, the worsening effects of anthropogenic climate change, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Without strong leadership, enduring funding support, and innovative interventions that cut across policy and society, we may yet be facing a century of unmitigated expansion of morbidity across the Asia-Pacific.
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Texto completo:
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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Conducta Sedentaria
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COVID-19
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio observacional
Límite:
Niño
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Humanos
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Ijerph19159351
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