Global, regional, and national trends and patterns in physical activity research since 1950: a systematic review.
Andrea Ramirez VarelaGloria Isabel Nino CruzPedro HallalCauane BlumenbergShana Ginar da SilvaDeborah SalvoRafaela MartinsBruna Gonçalves Cordeiro da SilvaEugen ResendizMaria Catalina Del PortilloLuciana Zaranza MonteiroSelina KhooKar Hau ChongMarcelo Cozzensa da SilvaAlice MannocciDing DingMichael PrattPublished in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2021)
This study showed an increasing number of publications over the last 60 years with a growing number of disciplines and research methods over time. However, striking inequities were revealed and the knowledge gap across geographic regions and by country income groups was substantial over time. The need for regular global surveillance of PA research, particularly in countries with the largest data gaps is clear. A focus on the public health impact and global equity of research will be an important contribution to making the world more active.