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Effects of an after-school physical activity programme on aerobic fitness and physical activity levels of adolescents from a disadvantaged community: PLAY study
(Sabinet, 2013)
This article reports on the findings of a quasi-experimental study undertaken to determine the effects of an after-school physical activity intervention programme on the aerobic fitness and physical activity levels (PA ...
Physical activity in relation to selected physical health components in employees of a financial institution
(Sabinet, 2013)
The aim of this study was to determine the relation between physical activity and selected physical health components. A total of 9860 employees of a financial institution in South Africa, between the ages 18 and 64 (x̄ ...
Physical activity, health and well-being - a strategic objective of the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP) of South Africa
(Sabinet, 2013)
In the National Sport and Recreation Plan (NSRP) of the Republic of South Africa, approved by Cabinet in 2012, the first strategic objective stated as follows: “To improve the health and well-being of the nation by providing ...
High sedentary behaviour and low physical activity are associated with lower health related quality of life in Myanmar and Vietnam
(Cogent OA, 2019)
The study aimed to estimate independent and combined associations of sedentary behaviour and physical activity with health related quality of life (HRQoL) in Myanmar and Vietnam. The cross-sectional sample included 3201 ...
The Exercise, Arterial Modulation and Nutrition in Youth South Africa Study (ExAMIN Youth SA)
(Frontiers Media, 2020)
Background: The impact of a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle on cardiovascular
health is well-documented, however the current obesity and hypertension trends among
children is concerning. The ExAMIN Youth SA study aims ...
Behavioral risk factors of non-communicable diseases among a nationally representative sample of school-going adolescents in Indonesia
(Dove Press, 2019)
Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and correlates of behavioral non-communicable diseases (NCD) risk factors among adolescents in Indonesia.
Methods: Cross-sectional national data were ...
Die invloed van deelname aan fisieke aktiwiteit tydens vryetyd op die koronêre risiko-, lewenstyl- en gesondheidstatus-indeks van werknemers by ’n finansiële instelling
(University of Stellenbosch, 2011)
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to the development of hypokinetic diseases, which include risk factor development of coronary heart diseases, which can lead to ill health and reduced productivity. This study analysed the ...
Leisure-time sedentary behavior is associated with psychological distress and substance use among school-going adolescents in five Southeast Asian countries: a cross-sectional study
(MDPI, 2019)
Sedentary behavior has been found to be associated with poorer mental health. The aim of this study was to estimate associations of sedentary behavior with psychological distress and substance use among adolescents in five ...
Sedentary behaviour, physical activity and life satisfaction, happiness and perceived health status in university students from 24 countries
(MDPI, 2019)
The aim of this investigation was to estimate the independent and combined associations of sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) with life satisfaction, happiness and perceived health in university students. ...
Interprofessional care for chronic diseases of lifestyle
(Biomedical Communications Group, 2018)
Public health and other healthcare practitioners are facing the challenges that arise from chronic diseases of lifestyle.
Astronomical increase in the prevalence and burden of chronic non-communicable diseases in the high ...