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Physical activity in Brazil: a systematic review.
1Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, Brasil. scdumith@yahoo.com.br
Cadernos De Saude Publica
|December 23, 2009
Summary
This review found varied physical activity prevalence in Brazil due to inconsistent measurement methods. Standardization is needed for accurate Brazilian physical activity and inactivity research.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Physical activity levels are crucial for population health.
- Understanding physical activity and inactivity prevalence in Brazil is essential for targeted interventions.
- Previous research has shown variability in physical activity patterns across different regions and demographics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and describe the prevalence of physical activity and inactivity in the Brazilian population.
- To identify trends and gaps in the existing literature on physical activity in Brazil.
- To assess the methodologies used in Brazilian physical activity studies.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of studies on physical activity and inactivity in Brazil.
- Databases searched included LILACS, SciELO, MEDLINE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
- Keywords included 'physical activity', 'physical exercise', 'physical inactivity', 'sedentary', 'Brazil', and 'Brazilian'.
Main Results:
- 47 cross-sectional studies with random samples were identified.
- Most studies (45/47) were published after 2000, with a surge in 2008.
- Studies concentrated in Southern and Southeastern Brazil, with limited research on children and adolescents.
- Physical activity was subjectively measured (questionnaires) in all studies, primarily focusing on leisure time.
- Significant variation existed in defining physical activity and reporting prevalence.
Conclusions:
- There is a need for standardization of instruments, criteria, and nomenclature in Brazilian physical activity epidemiological studies.
- Future research should address geographical and age-group disparities.
- Consistent methodologies are required for reliable assessment of physical activity and inactivity prevalence in Brazil.
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