Socioeconomic gradient in physical activity: findings from the PERSIAN cohort study

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Authors

Ali Kazemi Karyani · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Behzad Karmi Matin · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Shahin Soltani · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Satar Rezaei · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Moslem Soofi · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Yahya Salimi · Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

Mehdi Moradinazar

Abstract

The higher prevalence of PPA among Iranian adults, especially, women and older adults, warrant further public health attention. Since PPA is concentrated more among the high-SES population in Iran, strategies for the promotion of physical activity should focus more on economically well-off population.

Topics & Keywords

Health disparities and outcomes Physical Activity and Health Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 1312-1312

DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7715-z

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