Economics of physical activity in low-income and middle- income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Promotion of physical activity (PA) among populations is a global health investment. However, evidence on economic aspects of PA is sparse and scattered in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Objective

The objective of this study was to summarise the available evidence on economics of PA in LMICs, identify potential target variables for policy and report gaps in the existing economic evidence alongside research recommendations.

Data sources

A systematic review of the electronic databases (Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus) and grey literature.

Study eligibility criteria

Cost-of-illness studies, economic evaluations, interventions and descriptive studies on economic factors associated with PA using preset eligibility criteria.

Stud

SUBMITTER: Ranasinghe PD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7813307 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature