BRICS nations and the opportunities for community physical activity interventions

Abstract

HighlightsRapid urbanization and its environmental impact have led to challenges to health and well-being of residents in BRICS nations.Physical activity should be a priority public health target for primary and secondary prevention because of the high prevalence of chronic diseases and cardiometabolic risk factors in BRICS nations.BRICS nations can harness scientific evidence prospectively to promote environmental and policy supports for physical activity.Physical activity interventions engaging the members of the community and that are culturally relevant are more likely to be effective.

The priority areas and possible pathways for health cooperation in BRICS countries

“…Domestically, BRICS countries are undergoing an unprecedented socioeconomic transformation and rapid urbanization [ 5 ]. The transformation has brought a shift in the spectrum of disease, from communicable diseases to non-communicable diseases [ 8 ]. The mortality rate and disease burden of non-communicable diseases in the BRICS countries have increased significantly in recent years [ 9 , 10 ], while the threats of major communicable diseases and emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) are still significant challenges for the vulnerable populations, causing double burden of diseases in BRICS countries [ 11 ].…”