Scoping Review of Population-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior in Saudi Arabia.

Kelly R Evenson Noara AlHusseini Christopher C Moore Mariam M Hamza Ada Mohammed Alqunaibet Severin Rakic Reem F AlsukaitChristopher H HerbstReem AlAhmed Hazzaa M Al-Hazzaa Saleh A Alqahthani

Published in: Journal of physical activity & health (2023)

A high proportion of participants in the reviewed studies did not meet PA recommendations and spent excessive time in SB. Ongoing surveillance efforts for all ages may help identify target populations for interventions and prioritize the national strategy on PA/SB in Saudi Arabia.

Keyphrases

physical activity
quality improvement
public health
weight gain
body mass index
clinical practice
case control
sleep quality
genetic diversity