Analysis of national physical activity and sedentary behaviour policies in China.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aims of this study were to advance knowledge on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) policies in China and to highlight related gaps and opportunities in the Chinese policy landscape.

Methods

Literature and web-based searches were performed to identify national PA and SB policies in China. We assessed which of the 17 elements of the Health-Enhancing Physical Activity Policy Audit Tool (HEPA PAT, version 2) are included in each of the policy documents and whether and how they address the 'cornerstones' of PA and SB policy: PA and SB guidelines, targets, surveillance and monitoring, and public education programmes.

Results

We found 60 national PA and SB policies, of which 54 focused on PA only and 6 focused on both PA and SB. There was a rapid

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10230767 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature