Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature
The prevalence of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased dramatically during the
last 2 decades, a fact driven by the increased prevalence of obesity, the primary risk factor …
last 2 decades, a fact driven by the increased prevalence of obesity, the primary risk factor …
Adolescents' physical activity: cross-national comparisons of levels, distributions and disparities across 52 countries
Background Despite global concerns regarding physical inactivity, limited cross-national
evidence exists to compare adolescents' physical activity participation. We analysed data …
evidence exists to compare adolescents' physical activity participation. We analysed data …
Leisure time physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour and lifestyle correlates among students aged 13–15 in the association of Southeast Asian nations (ASEAN) …
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between self-reported leisure time
physical inactivity frequency and sedentary behaviour and lifestyle correlates among school …
physical inactivity frequency and sedentary behaviour and lifestyle correlates among school …
The relationship between lifestyle factors and obesity indices among adolescents in Qatar
Background: Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour and an unhealthy diet are factors that
may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the …
may increase weight and general and/or abdominal obesity. Objective: To evaluate the …
Exploring when and how adolescents sit: cross-sectional analysis of activPAL-measured patterns of daily sitting time, bouts and breaks
Background This study describes patterns of adolescents' objectively-measured sitting
volume, sitting bouts, and breaks in sitting during different days and periods of the day, and …
volume, sitting bouts, and breaks in sitting during different days and periods of the day, and …
Prevalence and incidence of osteoarthritis among people living in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common degenerative disease affecting joints with an increasing
prevalence around the world and in the Middle East region. Research about the …
prevalence around the world and in the Middle East region. Research about the …
Trends of low physical activity among Iranian adolescents across urban and rural areas during 2006–2011
It is well documented that physical inactivity is related to weight gain and a whole host of
chronic diseases. This study investigated trends of low physical activity among Iranian …
chronic diseases. This study investigated trends of low physical activity among Iranian …
Trends in the prevalence of twenty health indicators among adolescents in United Arab Emirates: cross-sectional national school surveys from 2005, 2010 and 2016
Background The aim of this study was to assess the trends in the prevalence of various
health indicators among adolescents in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods Nationally …
health indicators among adolescents in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Methods Nationally …
Legal priorities for prevention of non-communicable diseases: innovations from WHO's Eastern Mediterranean region
Abstract Objectives Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death
globally and in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean region …
globally and in the World Health Organization's (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean region …