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. 2020 Apr 6:369:m877.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.m877.

Pedometers can help people get more active as part of an exercise programme

Rob Cook  1 , Peter Davidson  2 , Rosie Martin  1 ; NIHR Dissemination Centre
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Pedometers can help people get more active as part of an exercise programme

Rob Cook et al. BMJ. .

Abstract

The studyHodkinson A, Kontopantelis E, Adeniji C, et al. Accelerometer- and pedometer-based physical activity interventions among adults with cardiometabolic conditions: a systematic review and meta-analysis JAMA Network Open 2019;2:e1912895.This study was funded by the NIHR School for Primary Care Research (project number 390 ESWG Workstream 3).To read the full NIHR Signal, go to: https://discover.dc.nihr.ac.uk/content/signal-000880/pedometers-can-help-people-get-more-active-as-part-of-an-exercise-programme.

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Competing interestsThe BMJ has judged that there are no disqualifying financial ties to commercial companies. The authors declare the following other interests: none. Further details of The BMJ policy on financial interests is here: https://www.bmj.com/about-bmj/resources-authors/forms-policies-and-checklists/declaration-competing-interests