Light-intensity physical activity and mental ill health: a systematic review of observational studies in the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most of theevidence has focused on examining the influence of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity on mental health, but he role of light intensity physical activity (LIPA) is less understood. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the relationship between time spent in LIPA and mental ill health across the lifespan.

Methods

Data were obtained from online databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, PsychInfo and CINAHL). The search and collection of eligible studies was conducted up to May 28, 2020. Observational studies conducted in the general population and reporting on the association between LIPA (1.6-2.9 metabolic equivalents; either self-reported or device-based measured) and mental ill health were included.

Results

Twenty-two studie

SUBMITTER: Felez-Nobrega M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8444599 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature