A national strategy for promoting physical activity in Oman : a call for action
Other Title(s)
استراتيجية وطنية لتشجيع النشاط البدني في سلطنة عمان : دعوة للعمل
Joint Authors
Mabry, Ruth
Owen, Neville
Eakin, Elizabeth
Source
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 2 (30 Apr. 2014), pp.170-175, 6 p.
Publisher
Sultan Qaboos University College of Medicine and Health Sciences
Publication Date
2014-04-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
The increasing prevalence of chronic disease in Oman is a public health challenge.
Available evidence in Oman on physical inactivity, the fourth leading risk factor for chronic disease, calls for urgent action to reduce physical inactivity as part of a key strategy to address chronic disease in Oman.
The public health implications of this evidence for Oman are considered in light of recommendations outlined in the Toronto Charter for Physical Activity.
The charter provides a systematic approach of physical activity and outlines an action plan that could be adapted to the Omani context.
Urgent intersectoral action focusing on a shared goal and a more deliberate public health response addressing physical inactivity is required.
Further research is needed on the determinants of physical inactivity and culturally appropriate interventions in order to guide future public health actions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mabry, Ruth& Owen, Neville& Eakin, Elizabeth. 2014. A national strategy for promoting physical activity in Oman : a call for action. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal،Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.170-175.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368895
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mabry, Ruth…[et al.]. A national strategy for promoting physical activity in Oman : a call for action. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal Vol. 14, no. 2 (2014), pp.170-175.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368895
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mabry, Ruth& Owen, Neville& Eakin, Elizabeth. A national strategy for promoting physical activity in Oman : a call for action. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 14, no. 2, pp.170-175.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-368895
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 174-175
Record ID
BIM-368895