Physical activity promotion in Saudi Arabia: A critical role for clinicians and the health care system
This work aimed to summarize the benefits of physical activity and the importance of counseling by a physician to promote physical activity in a primary health care setting in Saudi Arabia. Despite established evidence that physical activity is effective for reducing the risk of non-communicable dis...
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Springer,
2018-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | This work aimed to summarize the benefits of physical activity and the importance of counseling by a physician to promote physical activity in a primary health care setting in Saudi Arabia. Despite established evidence that physical activity is effective for reducing the risk of non-communicable diseases, as well as the importance and cost-effectiveness of physical activity counseling in the primary care setting, few studies have been conducted regarding physical activity counseling in Saudi Arabia. |
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| Item Description: | 10.1016/j.jegh.2017.10.005 125906098 2210-6006 |