Physical activity promotion in Saudi Arabia: A critical role for clinicians and the health care system
This work aimed to summarize the benefits of physical activity and the importance of counseling by a physician to promote physical activity in a primary health care setting in Saudi Arabia. Despite established evidence that physical activity is effective for reducing the risk of non-communicable dis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2018-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125906098/view |
Summary: | This work aimed to summarize the benefits of physical activity and the importance of counseling by a physician to promote physical activity in a primary health care setting in Saudi Arabia. Despite established evidence that physical activity is effective for reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases, as well as the importance and cost-effectiveness of physical activity counseling in the primary care setting, few studies have been conducted regarding physical activity counseling in Saudi Arabia. |
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ISSN: | 2210-6006 |