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Comment
. 2011 Jul-Aug;53(1-2):29-30.
doi: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2011.05.008. Epub 2011 May 27.

Worldwide prevalence of physical inactivity calls for worldwide actions

Mathieu Bélanger  1 , Charlie Foster
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Worldwide prevalence of physical inactivity calls for worldwide actions

Mathieu Bélanger et al. Prev Med. 2011 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Objective: This commentary offers a discussion of the paper by Dumith et al. published in this issue of Preventive Medicine.

Methods: We discuss the added value of the manuscript by Dumith et al. while acknowledging some limitations of the analyses.

Results: We argue that there is a global and urgent need to take action against physical inactivity.

Conclusion: The paper by Dumith et al. provides context to help build the case for better public health organization and effort to tackle physical inactivity at a worldwide level.

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