Physical activity participation and the risk of chronic diseases among South Asian adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: South Asia specific reviews on the role of physical activity (PA) domains on chronic disease prevention are lacking. This study aimed to systematically review published literature to identify the association between PA domains and chronic diseases and to provide summary estimates of the strength of association. Nine electronic databases were searched using the predefined inclusion criteria which included population (South Asian adults 40 years or older), exposure (PA or sedentary behaviour) and outcome (type 2 diabetes mellitus, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, vascular disease and musculoskeletal diseases and their markers). A random-effects meta-analysis was carried out for cardiometabolic outcomes whereas narrative synthesis was completed for other outco

SUBMITTER: Paudel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6611898 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature