Prevalence of physical inactivity in Iran: a systematic review
Open Access
- 30 September 2016
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Maad Rayan Publishing Company in Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research
- Vol. 8 (3), 92-97
- https://doi.org/10.15171/jcvtr.2016.20
Abstract
Introduction: Physical inactivity is one of the most important risk factors for chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, and stroke. We aim to conduct a systematic review of the prevalence of physical inactivity in Iran.Keywords
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