A global systematic scoping review of studies analysing indicators, development, and content of national-level physical activity and sedentary behaviour policies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

National policy approaches to physical activity (PA) promotion and sedentary behaviour (SB) reduction are needed to address rising rates of non-communicable diseases. Understanding the policy process and impact through robust research and evaluation is crucial for facilitating successful reforms in national health policy. This scoping review, therefore, aimed to map the evidence on indicators, development, and content of national PA and/or SB policies globally.

Methods

A systematic search of academic and grey literature was conducted through six bibliographic databases, Google, and websites of three large organisations for PA promotion.

Results

Out of 24,872 screened documents, 203 publications from 163 studies were selected. The selected studies investigat

SUBMITTER: Klepac Pogrmilovic B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6263060 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature