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Sedentariness and overweight in relation to mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. A Mediation analysis based on the WHO-Global Health Observatory Data Repository

Onagbiye, Sunday; Asare, Hannah; Bester, Petra; Ricci, Cristian.
J. Public Health Africa (Online); 14 (4), 2023
Aims: The aim of the study was to investigate the complex mediation analysis between physical inactivity and overweight in relation to mortality. Methods: The study is based on public data collected by the Global Health Observatory (GHO) of the World Health Organisation. Results: We showed that the media...
Sedentary Behavior, Overweight, Prevalence, Health Observatory, Noncommunicable Diseases, Quality of Life, Public Health
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Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on physical, mental and emotional parameters among sportspersons

Khan, Amaarah; Patel, Ammaarah; Noorbhai, Habib.
Health SA Gesondheid (Print); 28 (NA), 2023
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown was a strange and new occurrence, which left many individuals ill-equipped to cope with the new way of living. Sportspersons had to adapt to a new training style within a new environment, both physically and mentally. Aim: The purpose of this ...
COVID-19, Exercise, Physical Fitness, Athletes, Sedentary Behavior, Social Control, Formal, Resistance Training
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Prevalence of physical activity and dietary patterns as risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among semi-urban dwellers in Ibadan, Nigeria

Aduroja, Posi Emmanuel; Yetunde Olufisayo, John-Akinola; Oluwasanu, Mojisola Morenike; Oladimeji, Oladepo.
African Health Sciences; 22 (3), 2022
Background: Physical inactivity and unhealthy diet are leading risk factors for cardiovascular diseases globally. Limited studies have assessed the prevalence of these risk factors in community-based settings in Nigeria. Objectives: This study assessed the prevalence of physical activity and the dietary...
Sedentary Behavior, Cardiovascular Diseases, Exercise, Diet, Residence Characteristics, Nigeria
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Saúde, estilo de vida e urbanização em Moçambique: problemas e perspectivas
Health, Lifestyle and urbanization in Mozambique: problems and perspectives

Prista, António; Magaia, Silva; Silva-Matos, Carla; Damasceno, Albertino.
Rev. moçamb. ciênc. saúde; 1 (1), 2014
A irreversibilidade do processo de urbanização da população mundial está a atingir Moçambique de uma forma abrupta com múltiplas consequências para a saúde e bem, estar. Entre outros, o aumento da mecanização, o tempo de televisão, o uso do automóvel e o recurso a alimentação artificial, e...
Life Style, Sports/education, Mozambique, Heart Disease Risk Factors, Health Planning, Urban Health, Communicable Diseases, Urbanization, Sedentary Behavior
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