The cost of inaction on physical inactivity to public health-care systems
Physical inactivity is an important modifiable risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health conditions. We aimed to estimate the public health-care costs associated with these diseases because of…
The first global physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines for people living with disability
This guidelines mark a positive step forward for disability inclusion, but considerable effort is needed to advance the agenda. This paper highlights key considerations for the implementation of the new…
Global trends in insufficient physical activity among adolescents
Background: Physical activity has many health benefits for young people. In 2018, WHO launched More Active People for a Healthier World, a new global action on physical activity, including new…
Systems approaches to global and national physical activity plans
In het kader van het Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) is een zogenaamd Physical activity system map ontwikkeld. In de map zijn de belangrijkste drivers van lichaamsbeweging en…
A global systematic scoping review of studies analysing indicators, development, and content of national-level physical activity and sedentary behaviour policies
National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary behaviour (SB) reduction are needed to address rising rates of non-communicable diseases. Understanding the policy process and impact through robust…
Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016
Insufficient physical activity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases, and has a negative effect on mental health and quality of life. This article describes levels of insufficient physical…
Promotion of physical activity in the European region
Background: Over the past years there has been increasing interest in physical activity promotion and the development of appropriate policy. So far, there has been no comprehensive overview of the…
Turning the tide
Background: Physical inactivity is one of the four leading behavioural risk factors for non-communicable disease (NCD). Like tobacco control, increasing levels of health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA) will require a national…
Global physical activity levels
Dit artikel beschrijft het vóórkomen van fysieke activiteit en inactiviteit voor volwassenen (vanaf 15 jaar) uit 122 landen (89% van de wereldbevolking). Wereldwijd is 31.1% van de volwassenen fysiek inactief,…
Physical inactivity
In dit hoofdstuk is aan de hand van onderzoeken gekeken welke gezondheidsrisico's ontstaan door inactiviteit