Depression and Objectively Measured Physical Activity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Depression is a major contributor to the overall global burden of disease, with high prevalence and relapse rate. Several factors have been considered in order to reduce the depression burden. Among them, physical activity (PA) showed a potential protective role. However, evidence is contrasting probably because of the differences in PA measurement. The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to assess the association between objectively measured PA and incident and prevalent depression. The systematic review was conducted according to methods recommended by the Cochrane Collaboration and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Relevant papers published through 31 August 2019 were identified searching through the electronic da

SUBMITTER: Gianfredi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7277615 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature