Epidemiology Of Self-reported Physical Activity In Eight Latin American Countries

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of physical inactivity in Latin America was one of the highest reported worldwide. The purpose of this study was a comparative international study of population PA prevalence across eight countries from Latin American. METHODS: Data from the Latin American Study of Nutrition and Health (ELANS) were included in the analysis. The sample included 9,218 adolescents and adults aged 15-65 years. PA was assessed using the...