Physical activity interventions in Latin America: a systematic review

• Published in: American journal of preventive medicine Vol. 34; no. 3; pp. 224 - 233.e4
• Main Authors: Hoehner, Christine M, Soares, Jesus, Parra Perez, Diana, Ribeiro, Isabela C, Joshu, Corinne E, Pratt, Michael, Legetic, Branka D, Malta, Deborah Carvalho, Matsudo, Victor R, Ramos, Luiz Roberto, Simões, Eduardo J, Brownson, Ross C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands 01.03.2008
• Subjects: Exercise; Fitness; Guidelines as Topic; Health promotion; Health Promotion - methods; Humans; Latin America; Physical activity; Physical education; Research Design; Systematic reviews

Recommendations for physical activity in the Guide to Community Preventive Services (the Community Guide) have not been systematically examined or applied in developing countries such as those in Latin America. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the current evidence base concerning inte...