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Physical inactivity in nine European and Central Asian countries: an analysis o...
Whiting, S; Mendes, R; Abu-Omar, K; Gelius, P; Crispo, A; McColl, K; Simmonds, P; Fedkina, N; Andreasyan, D; Gahraman, H; Migal, T; Sturua, L; Obreja, GBackground Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. However, recent and systematically obtained national-level data to guide policy responses are often lacking, especially in countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This article describes physical inactivity patterns among adults in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Republic of Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkey a...
Physical Activity and Academic Achievement: An Umbrella Review
Barbosa, A; Whiting, S; Simmonds, P; Scotini, Moreno, R; Mendes, R; Breda, JBackground: This umbrella review aimed to summarise the evidence presented in systematic reviews and meta-analyses regarding the effect of physical activity on academic achievement of school-age children and adolescents. Methods: A comprehensive electronic search for relevant systematic reviews and meta-analyses were performed in Pubmed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Scopus, and Latin American and Caribbean...