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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Main Authors: Zahra Alahmed, Felipe Lobelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125906098/view
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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.
ISSN:2210-6006