Population-based physical activity promotion with a focus on health equity: a review of reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The extent to which people are physically active is dependent upon social gradients. Numerous studies have shown that especially people with social disadvantages do not meet the physical activity (PA) recommendations. A promising strategy to alleviate this issue are approaches that promote PA in the general population. In addition, several researchers have raised concerns that population-based health interventions may increase health inequities. The aim of the current review of reviews was therefore to identify successful population-based PA promotion approaches with a particular focus on health equity.

Methods

Six electronic databases were examined for systematic reviews on population-based PA promotion for the period 2015 to 2021. A reference list and grey liter

SUBMITTER: Kohler S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9878967 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature