Despite their growing application and worldwide diffusion, the transformative potential of
experiments aimed at achieving “streets for people” rather than “streets for traffic” remains …

Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. We summarise present
global efforts to counteract this problem and point the way forward to address the pandemic …

Background: Many of the known solutions to the physical inactivity pandemic operate across
sectors relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Methods …

Promotion of physical activity is a priority for health agencies. We searched for reviews of
physical activity interventions, published between 2000 and 2011, and identified effective …

Based on careful analysis of burden of disease and the costs ofinterventions, this second
edition of'Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries, 2nd edition'highlights …

Physical inactivity accounts for more than 3 million deaths per year, most from non-
communicable diseases in low-income and middle-income countries. We used reviews of …

Obesity is among the most complex public health challenges, particularly in Latin America,
where obesity rates have increased faster than in any other region. Many countries have …

Physical inactivity is one of the most important contributors to the global burden of disease
and has become a global public health priority. We review the evidence on physical activity …

Participation in both physical activity and sedentary behaviours follow a social gradient,
such that those who are more advantaged are more likely to be regularly physically active …

Objectives. We compared participants from the Ciclovia (streets temporarily closed to
motorized vehicles and open for pedestrians) and Cicloruta (bicycle paths) programs in …