The economics of physical activity in low-income and middle-income countries: protocol for a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Evidence on the economic costs of physical inactivity and the cost-effectiveness of physical activity interventions in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) is sparse, and fragmented where they are available. This is the first review aimed to summarise available evidence on economics of physical activity in LMICs, identify potential target variables for policy, and identify and report gaps in the current knowledge on economics of physical activity in LMICs.

Methods and analysis

Peer-reviewed journal articles of observational, experimental, quasi-experimental and mixed-method studies on economics of physical activity in LMICs will be identified by a search of electronic databases; Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus. Websites of WHO, the National Inst

SUBMITTER: Ranasinghe PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6340626 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature