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Physical activity and sedentary behaviour among south Asian immigrants in Australia.

Mehwish NisarTracy L Kolbe-AlexanderAsaduzzaman Khan
Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2023)
Most South Asian immigrants are insufficiently active with a lack of socio-economically appropriate PA facilities identified as a major challenge. A stronger collaboration between policymakers and community is required for sustainable solutions. SO WHAT?: Affordable and appropriate PA facilities in neighbourhoods could overcome major barriers. Also, information about PA should incorporate cultural expectations in the general recommendations to encourage participation.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality
  • health information
  • depressive symptoms