"Comparación de los programas de actividad física y deporte dirigidos a la población latinoamericana"

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“…The panorama in Latin America indicates that 50% of the population is irregularly active, and specific programs are presented in each nation since they all consider sedentary lifestyle as one of the main risk factors for mortality [17] unfortunately the global trend indicates that new generations have insufficient levels of physical activity estimating a prevalence of inactivity over 70% by 2030 [5] however older adults perceive physical exercise as an activity that benefits their health in addition to providing recreation, however emotional and socialization aspects may limit adherence to physical activity [13]. These aspects coincide with what was evidenced in the present study where the highest concentration of participants in physical sports activities is between 18 and 39 years of age, regardless of their population origin, this means that within the group of people who practice physical sports activity there is greater adherence for subjects between the aforementioned age ranges.…”

“…The inquiry of physical sport activity habits is a common process in different contexts, and population groups, in such a way that adult population has been studied [12][13][14] children [15] university students [16] and in Latin America intervention programs have been compared [17] as well as the sociocultural characteristics of physical activity in different regions [18] all this information becomes relevant in the creation of social programs of physical activity and sport and even public policies, which seek adherence to the regular practice of physical activity and sport all with the main purpose of winning in the fight against sedentary lifestyles, however such programs are usually not entirely effective, mainly in Latin America [17] so considering other aspects such as cultural interrelationships and habits according to the population origin could enhance their effectiveness.…”

Impacto De La Gobernanza Internacional Y Nacional en El Deporte: Una Mirada Actual

“…En públicos, pero en el pasado estuvo marcada por la ausencia de planes y estrategias complementarias al deporte, tales como la nutricional, educativa y social, por esto de Souza, Pinzón y García (2015) proponen enfocar las políticas públicas a programas sociales que no solo involucren el componente físico, sino también, el nutricional y comunitario desde una perspectiva multidisciplinar.…”

Factors Associated With Low Physical Activity in Two Latin American Populations at Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes: An Exploratory Analysis

“…The Pan-American Health Organization estimated that three-quarters of the adult population is sedentary ( 2 ). Previous studies have suggested that the differences in the prevalence of low physical activity in the Americas are due to different methods of measurement ( 3 – 5 ). The prevalence of low physical activity in Colombia varies between 24, 4–79% ( 3 , 5 , 6 ).…”

“…Previous studies have suggested that the differences in the prevalence of low physical activity in the Americas are due to different methods of measurement ( 3 – 5 ). The prevalence of low physical activity in Colombia varies between 24, 4–79% ( 3 , 5 , 6 ). Furthermore, people between 30 to 49 years-old present double the probability of low activity physical, to live in low socioeconomic, and perceive themselves with a perception of regular or poor health ( 3 ).…”