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 | Dafna MeromProfessor of Public Health, Western Sydney University (WSU) Verified email at uws.edu.au Cited by 9505 |
Updating the evidence for physical activity: summative reviews of the epidemiological evidence, prevalence, and interventions to promote “active aging”
Abstract Purpose of the Study: There is a global imperative to increase awareness of the
emerging evidence on physical activity (PA) among older adults.“Healthy aging” has …
emerging evidence on physical activity (PA) among older adults.“Healthy aging” has …
[HTML][HTML] Stunting, wasting and underweight in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review
Introduction: Child undernutrition is a major public health problem. One third of all
undernourished children globally reside in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study …
undernourished children globally reside in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The aim of this study …
Effects of dance on cognitive function in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background dance is a mind–body activity that stimulates neuroplasticity. We explored the
effect of dance on cognitive function in older adults. Methods we searched MEDLINE …
effect of dance on cognitive function in older adults. Methods we searched MEDLINE …
[HTML][HTML] Stunting and severe stunting among children under-5 years in Nigeria: A multilevel analysis
Background Stunting has been identified as one of the major proximal risk factors for poor
physical and mental development of children under-5 years. Stunting predominantly occurs …
physical and mental development of children under-5 years. Stunting predominantly occurs …
[HTML][HTML] Child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: A meta-analysis of demographic and health surveys (2006-2016)
Background Sub-Saharan Africa has one of the highest levels of child malnutrition globally.
Therefore, a critical look at the distribution of malnutrition within its sub-regions is required to …
Therefore, a critical look at the distribution of malnutrition within its sub-regions is required to …
Cross-sectional associations between occupational and leisure-time sitting, physical activity and obesity in working adults
AIM: To examine associations between occupational and leisure-time sitting, physical
activity and obesity in working adults. METHODS: We analyzed data from workers from the …
activity and obesity in working adults. METHODS: We analyzed data from workers from the …
Active commuting to school among NSW primary school children: implications for public health
Regular active commuting by walking/cycling can help maintain an active lifestyle. The
frequency, duration and correlates of school active commuting were examined for primary …
frequency, duration and correlates of school active commuting were examined for primary …
Trends in Australian children traveling to school 1971–2003: burning petrol or carbohydrates?
OBJECTIVE: To determine how Australian children traveled to and from school between
1971 and 2003. METHODS: The 1971 (n= 4284), 1981 (n= 4936), 1991 (n= 662) and 1999 …
1971 and 2003. METHODS: The 1971 (n= 4284), 1981 (n= 4936), 1991 (n= 662) and 1999 …
Walking and cycling in the United States, 2001–2009: evidence from the National Household Travel Surveys
Objectives. To assess changes in walking and cycling in the United States between 2001
and 2009. Methods. The 2001 and 2009 National Household Travel Surveys were used to …
and 2009. Methods. The 2001 and 2009 National Household Travel Surveys were used to …
Promoting walking as an adjunct intervention to group cognitive behavioral therapy for anxiety disorders—a pilot group randomized trial
A group randomized trial of adding a home-based walking program to a standard group
cognitive behavioral therapy (GCBT+ EX) was compared with groups receiving GCBT and …
cognitive behavioral therapy (GCBT+ EX) was compared with groups receiving GCBT and …