Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature

Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature

Abstract Background Physical inactivity is associated with excess weight and adverse health outcomes. We synthesize the evidence on physical inactivity and its social determinants in Arab countries, with special attention to gender and cultural context. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Popline, and SSCI...

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Main Authors: Eman Sharara, Chaza Akik, Hala Ghattas, Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Social determinants
Gender
Culture
Arab countries
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5472-z

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