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Getting patients to exercise more: a systematic review of underserved populations.

Year: 2008

Type: review

Abstract: Fewer than half of all Americans get sufficient physical activity, defined as 30 minutes or more per day, at least 5 times per week.1 The need to increase physical activity applies particularly to underserved populations: they are even less likely to get enough physical activity, and are thus even more likely to suffer greater burden of disease.2,3 The purpose of this systematic review is to assess clinical trials of clinician-initiated counseling interventions to promote physical activity in underserved populations. We define underserved populations as individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds (such as African Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans), or vulnerable populations such as persons with low educational attainment, low income, lack of insurance, or those residing in rural communities.

Source: PubMed