Moving the agenda forward: reflections and future outlook on physical activity in low- and middle-income countries

Schulenkorf, N; Siefken, K; Ramirez Varela, A; Waqanivalu, T

Moving the agenda forward: reflections and future outlook on physical activity in low- and middle-income countries

Schulenkorf, N

Siefken, K Ramirez Varela, A Waqanivalu, T

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Citation:: Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, 2022, pp. 247-256
Issue Date:: 2022

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dc.contributor.author	Schulenkorf, N https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-5340
dc.contributor.author	Siefken, K
dc.contributor.author	Ramirez Varela, A
dc.contributor.author	Waqanivalu, T
dc.contributor.editor	Siefken, K
dc.contributor.editor	Ramirez Varela, A
dc.contributor.editor	Waqanivalu, T
dc.contributor.editor	Schulenkorf, N https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7235-5340
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dc.identifier.citation	Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, 2022, pp. 247-256
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dc.description.abstract	In this chapter, we set the scene for a critical investigation into the future directions of physical activity research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In doing so, we acknowledge the real differences in contexts, the competing health and developmental priorities, the (un)available resources, and—most importantly—the political will that can shape opportunities for populations to adopt lifelong physically active lifestyle behaviors. We are aware that the inherent value systems in LMICs present a key challenge for entire populations to adopt physically active lifestyles. As such, we discuss how best to support public health action and future research, with the overall aim of a sustainable integration of PA across the lifespan in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in LMICs. This, we hope, will be one step forward in combating the pressing NCD crisis that many LMICs are experiencing.
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dc.title	Moving the agenda forward: reflections and future outlook on physical activity in low- and middle-income countries
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In this chapter, we set the scene for a critical investigation into the future directions of physical activity research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In doing so, we acknowledge the real differences in contexts, the competing health and developmental priorities, the (un)available resources, and—most importantly—the political will that can shape opportunities for populations to adopt lifelong physically active lifestyle behaviors. We are aware that the inherent value systems in LMICs present a key challenge for entire populations to adopt physically active lifestyles. As such, we discuss how best to support public health action and future research, with the overall aim of a sustainable integration of PA across the lifespan in children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly in LMICs. This, we hope, will be one step forward in combating the pressing NCD crisis that many LMICs are experiencing.

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