Powering the Movement to Address the Physical Inactivity Crisis
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2017-09-20
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From the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD), physical inactivity ranks 4th among the top ten risk factors for non-communicable diseases, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic diseases. The Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance Report Card (RC), the Global Matrix (GM) of Physical Activity, and the Global Observatory for Physical Activity (GoPA!) were developed to help power the movement to address this physical inactivity crisis. These are public-facing documents reporting a synthesis of the best available evidence within a country to assign letter grades, identify research gaps and provide recommendations for improvement of physical activity participation.
Methods: Data are obtained through survey of opinions of key stakeholders and peer-reviewed and grey literature. Grades are assigned independently and thereafter, a consensus meeting of the experts harmonize grades based on best available evidence.
Grades: Active Transportation (C), Active Play (B). Four indicators- Sedentary Behavior, School, Government and Overall PA (D).
Conclusions and Implications: Over 60% engage in inadequate amounts of PA. The grades have the potential to raise awareness and promote relevant policy and practice changes to promote physical activity.
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Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD), Physical Inactivity, cardiovascular diseases, Global Matrix (GM)