Open AccessPattern of physical activity and associated sociodemographic factors: A community based study using Global Physical Activity questionnaire
Author(s) -
Ranjeeta Kumari,
Divya Bansal,
Bhola Nath
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
ceylon medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2386-1274
pISSN - 0009-0875
DOI - 10.4038/cmj.v63i4.8774
Subject(s) - medicine , physical activity , environmental health , family medicine , physical therapy , gerontology
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly half of the overall global burden of disease. Physical inactivity has been reported to be a major independent “modifiable” risk factor for NCDs. Assessment of pattern of physical activity and associated factors would help in informing the participants and policy makers for appropriate interventions.
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