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Built environment, selected risk factors and major cardiovascular disease outcomes: a systematic review
(Public Library of Science, 2016)
INTRODUCTION
Built environment attributes have been linked to cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. Therefore,
identifying built environment attributes that are associated with CVD risk is relevant for
facilitating effective ...
Prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of physical activity levels among South African adults in Cape Town and Mount Frere communities in 2008-2009
(BioMed Central, 2016)
BACKGROUND: Physical activity has been linked to reduced risk of various cardiometabolic disease, cancer, and
premature mortality. We investigated the prevalence and socio-demographic correlates of physical activity
among ...
Prevalence of obesity and overweight in African learners: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2017)
Introduction: Obesity and overweight are an emerging problem in Africa. Obese children are at increased risk of developing hypertension, high cholesterol, orthopaedic problems and type 2 diabetes as well as increased risk ...
Association between perceived built environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in South Africa
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2017)
Background: To investigate the association between perceived environmental attributes and leisure-time and transport-related physical activity. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey involving 671 South Africans aged ...