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How are we measuring physical activity and sedentary behaviour in the four home nations of the UK? A narrative review of current surveillance measures and future directions.

Tessa StrainKaren MiltonPhilippa DallMartyn StandageNanette Mutrie
Published in: British journal of sports medicine (2019)
UK surveillance of the PA recommendations is complex, undertaken separately in the home nations, using multiple surveys that cover adults and children separately. We recommend that the costs and benefits of harmonising the existing questionnaires are considered, along with the potential introduction of device-based measures.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • cross sectional
  • public health
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • current status
  • clinical practice
  • human health
  • psychometric properties