scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation and generally physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation and generally physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters' health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Sofia Xergia ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
General Physical ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization, the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation, and in general physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates the main factors that enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals Examining ways to enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters' health, wellbeing and sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
George Papageorgiou ◽  
Eudokia Balamou ◽  
Theophano Efstathiadou ◽  
Sofia Xergia ◽  
Athanasios Maimaris
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Cardiovascular Complications ◽  
Active Transportation ◽  
World Health ◽  
Relevant Variables ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
General Physical ◽  
The Impact

Active transportation and physical activity is a major remedy to health-related problems in our society. According to the World Health Organization, the lack of physical activity is one of the leading risk factors for global mortality as well as health problems such as diabetes, cardiovascular complications and other diseases that are threatening public health. To reduce the health risks of physical inactivity, active transportation, and in general physical activity have recently gained great interest in our modern societies. This paper investigates the main factors that enhance active transportation and the impact on commuters’ health, wellbeing and urban sustainability. As a result, a theoretical framework is developed that explores the relevant variables that influence commuter’s willingness for active mobility.

scholarly journals The active living gender’s gap challenge: 2013–2017 Eurobarometers physical inactivity data show constant higher prevalence in women with no progress towards global reduction goals

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Mayo ◽  
G. Liguori ◽  
E. Iglesias-Soler ◽  
R. J. Copeland ◽  
I. Clavel San Emeterio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
International Physical Activity Questionnaire ◽  
World Health ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Global Reduction ◽  
Activity Questionnaire ◽  
The Eu

Abstract Background The World Health Organization (WHO) considers physical inactivity (PIA) as a critical noncommunicable factor for disease and mortality, affecting more women than men. In 2013, the WHO set a 10% reduction of the PIA prevalence, with the goal to be reached by 2025. Changes in the 2013–2017 period of physical inactivity prevalence in the 28 European Union (EU) countries were evaluated to track the progress in achieving WHO 2025 target. Methods In 2013 and 2017 EU Special Eurobarometers, the physical activity levels reported by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire of 53,607 adults were analyzed. Data were considered as a whole sample and country-by-country. A χ2 test was used to analyze the physical inactivity prevalence (%) between countries, analyzing women and men together and separately. Additionally, PIA prevalence was analyzed between years (2013–2017) for the overall EU sample and within-country using a Z-Score for two population proportions. Results The PIA prevalence increased between 2013 and 2017 for the overall EU sample (p <  0.001), and for women (p = 0.04) and men (p < 0.001) separately. Data showed a higher PIA prevalence in women versus men during both years (p <  0.001). When separately considering changes in PIA by gender, only Belgium’s women and Luxembourg’s men showed a reduction in PIA prevalence. Increases in PIA prevalence over time were observed in women from Austria, Croatia, Germany, Lithuania, Malta, Portugal, Romania, and Slovakia and in men from Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, and Spain. Conclusions PIA prevalence showed an overall increase across the EU and for both women and men between 2013 and 2017, with higher rates of PIA reported for women versus men during both years. PIA prevalence was reduced in only Belgium’s women and Luxembourg’s men. Our data indicate a limited gender-sensible approach while tacking PIA prevalence with no progress reaching global voluntary reductions of PIA for 2025.

scholarly journals The effects of physical inactivity

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 241-243
Author(s):  
Ferhan Soyuer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Causes Of Death ◽  
World Health ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
The World ◽  
Sedentary Life ◽  
Health Organization

Physical inactivity constitutes the basis of diseases that reduce life duration and quality and rank first among the causes of death in the world. Worldwide, it has been determined that 23 % of adults aged 18 and over are not active enough. According to the World Health Organization, sedentary life is among the main risk factors for deaths from non-communicable diseases worldwide and causes approximately 3.2 million deaths per year. For this reason, the issue of reducing inactivity has gained importance in the world today. As a solution, it is thought that increasing physical activity requires not only individual but also community-specific, multi-sectoral, multi-disciplinary and culturally appropriate approaches.

scholarly journals The Impact of Sociocultural Changes on Obesity among Arab Women: Kuwait as a Case

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Yagoub Al-Kandari
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Normal Weight ◽  
World Health ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to reveal the impact of sociocultural changes on obesity among Arab women (Kuwait as a case). A sample of 250 Kuwaiti women, ranging in age from 20 years to 76 years, was selected from all Kuwaiti governorates. The sample was selected from groups with different social, cultural, and economic status in the society. Social and health scales were used. Degree of religiosity, food habits, physical activity scales were used. Height, weight, triceps skinfold, subscapular skinfold, hip circumference, and waist circumference were also used. Whereas the World Health Organization indicates in the February 2018 statistics that 40% of women aged 18 years or older around the world are overweight or obese, the results of the current study show that the majority of the women in the sample are overweight or obese. The results also show that there are differences in obesity rates among age groups. The study found a statistically significant relationship between a women's normal weight and age, education level, socioeconomic status, dietary habits, physical activity, family structure, and family size. The results also indicate that women in Kuwait suffer from the highest rates of obesity and overweight in the world.

scholarly journals COVID-19 pandemic-induced physical inactivity: the necessity of updating the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Amini ◽  
S. Habibi ◽  
A. H. Islamoglu ◽  
E. Isanejad ◽  
C. Uz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
The State ◽  
World Health ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Action ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
Global Action Plan

AbstractTo prevent and reduce inactivity, the World Health Organization (WHO) designed a global plan called Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018–2030 (GAPPA) in 2017. In this plan and according to the state of physical activity in 2016, actions and goals were set. However, the world is facing a COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected various aspects of lifestyle, including physical activity. Some studies have shown that physical activity reduced during the pandemic. For this reason, the WHO should review the GAPPA and update goals and actions according to the state of physical activity in 2020.

scholarly journals Association of COVID-19 lockdown measures with changes in physical activity of the adult population of Russia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (7) ◽  
pp. 2938
Author(s):  
D. K. Mukaneeva ◽  
A. V. Kontsevaya ◽  
A. A. Antsiferova ◽  
I. N. Khalfiev ◽  
A. A. Seledtsov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Adult Population ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
World Health ◽  
Survey Period ◽  
The World ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

Aim. To assess the impact of lockdown measures during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on physical activity (PA) of the adult population in Russia.Material and methods. The online survey was conducted during the period of strict restrictions in Russia from April 26, 2020 to June 6, 2020. The survey involved respondents aged ≥18 years. Participants reported the frequency and duration of moderate to high-intensity PA, as well as walking and other types of exercise, before the pandemic and during the last seven days during the survey period.Results. In the country as a whole, there was a decrease in all types of PA during the pandemic. The proportion of participants who met the World Health Organization recommendations for any type of PA decreased from 68 to 49% (p<0,001). Proportion of those who followed the World Health Organization recommendations for strength training for ≥2 days per week decreased from 53 to 45% (p<0,001).Conclusion. The results of the study are the evidence base to substantiate the feasibility of measures aimed at correcting the lifestyle of the population in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Characterizing the effectiveness of COVID-19 mitigation measures: A data-centric approach (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lukman Olagoke ◽  
Ahmet E. Topcu
Keyword(s):  
Control Measure ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Mitigation Measures ◽  
Effective Control ◽  
The World ◽  
Decision Making Processes ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Health Organization ◽  
The Impact

BACKGROUND COVID-19 represents a serious threat to both national health and economic systems. To curb this pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a series of COVID-19 public safety guidelines. Different countries around the world initiated different measures in line with the WHO guidelines to mitigate and investigate the spread of COVID-19 in their territories. OBJECTIVE The aim of this paper is to quantitatively evaluate the effectiveness of these control measures using a data-centric approach. METHODS We begin with a simple text analysis of coronavirus-related articles and show that reports on similar outbreaks in the past strongly proposed similar control measures. This reaffirms the fact that these control measures are in order. Subsequently, we propose a simple performance statistic that quantifies general performance and performance under the different measures that were initiated. A density based clustering of based on performance statistic was carried out to group countries based on performance. RESULTS The performance statistic helps evaluate quantitatively the impact of COVID-19 control measures. Countries tend show variability in performance under different control measures. The performance statistic has negative correlation with cases of death which is a useful characteristics for COVID-19 control measure performance analysis. A web-based time-line visualization that enables comparison of performances and cases across continents and subregions is presented. CONCLUSIONS The performance metric is relevant for the analysis of the impact of COVID-19 control measures. This can help caregivers and policymakers identify effective control measures and reduce cases of death due to COVID-19. The interactive web visualizer provides easily digested and quick feedback to augment decision-making processes in the COVID-19 response measures evaluation. CLINICALTRIAL Not Applicable

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