Prevalence and predictors of physical inactivity levels among Kenyan adults (18–69 years): an analysis of STEPS survey 2015

Prevalence and predictors of physical inactivity levels among Kenyan adults (18–69 years): an analysis of STEPS survey 2015

Abstract Background Physical inactivity accounts for more than 3 million deaths worldwide, and is implicated in causing 6% of coronary heart diseases, 7% of diabetes, and 10% of colon or breast cancer. Globally, research has shown that modifying four commonly shared risky behaviours, including poor...

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Main Authors: Muthoni Gichu, Gershim Asiki, Pamela Juma, Joseph Kibachio, Catherine Kyobutungi, Elijah Ogola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical inactivity
Non-communicable diseases
Kenya
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-6059-4

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