Towards a better understanding of the ‘physical activity paradox’: the need for a research agenda
- 7 April 2020
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by BMJ in British Journal of Sports Medicine
- Vol. 54 (17), 1055-1057
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2019-101343
Abstract
The current evidence originated from certain regions including Scandinavia, Spain, Iran and Israel. It was suggested that this restricted geographical representation weakens the evidence. However, relatively good working conditions in western European and Scandinavian countries could attenuate the negative health effects of OPA. Studies from countries with higher work demands and/or higher environmental temperatures are likely to provide evidence for even larger negative health effects. Apart from physical work demands, other factors (eg, LTPA or socioeconomical gradients) may also vary between countries and may have an impact on the association between OPA and health. The restricted origin of …This publication has 10 references indexed in Scilit:
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