Prevalence, patterns, and correlates of physical activity in Nepal: findings from a nationally representative study using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)

Prevalence, patterns, and correlates of physical activity in Nepal: findings from a nationally representative study using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ)

Abstract Background The promotion of a physically active lifestyle might help address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases in Nepal. However, there is a lack of nationally representative estimates of physical activity (PA) prevalence in Nepal. The aim of this nationwide cross-sectional...

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Main Authors: Zeljko Pedisic, Nipun Shrestha, Paul D. Loprinzi, Suresh Mehata, Shiva Raj Mishra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
STEPS survey
Nepal
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7215-1

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