World Health Organization 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
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Abstract
Objectives To describe new WHO 2020 guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. Methods The guidelines were developed in accordance with WHO protocols. An expert Guideline Development Group reviewed evidence to assess associations between physical activity and sedentary behaviour for an agreed set of health outcomes and population groups. The assessment used and systematically updated recent relevant systematic reviews; new primary reviews addressed additional health outcomes or subpopulations. Results The new guidelines address children, adolescents, adults, older adults and include new specific recommendations for pregnant and postpartum women and people living with chronic conditions or…
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- FWCI
- 566.46
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- 100%
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- 26
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30Topics & keywords
- Medicine
- Guideline
- Physical activity
- Population
- Physical therapy
- Systematic review
- Sedentary behavior
- Gerontology