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[Factors associated with sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity in Chile: a qualitative systematic review].
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Revista medica de Chile [Rev Med Chil] 2020 Feb; Vol. 148 (2), pp. 233-241. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Background: Sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity in Chile, has become a major problem and a public health priority in the last decade, as it increases the risk of non-communicable diseases.<br />Aim: To identify which factors are associated with sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity in Chile.<br />Material and Methods: Qualitative systematic review of papers published between 2009-2019 in BIREME, SCIELO, WoS, Scopus and Medline databases, retrieving 29,752 and leaving finally five articles for review.<br />Results: The main risk factors associated with sedentary lifestyle (according to the Chilean National Health Survey) were: living in an urban area, high income levels, being smoker or ex-smoker, being physically inactive, having a DVD, computer or notebook at home and a motorized vehicle. Physical inactivity was associated with an age ≥ 65 years, hypertension and sedentary lifestyle. There are some common factors such as female sex, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.<br />Conclusions: here are independent factors associated with both sedentary lifestyle and physical inactivity in Chile. Some factors are common for the two unhealthy behaviors such as female gender, obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and metabolic syndrome.
Details
- Language :
- Spanish; Castilian
- ISSN :
- 0717-6163
- Volume :
- 148
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revista medica de Chile
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32730501
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4067/s0034-98872020000200233