COVID-19 pandemic-induced physical inactivity: the necessity of updating the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030

Amini, Heydar; Habibi, Shaghayegh; İslamoğlu, Ayşe; Isanejad, E.; Uz, Cuma; Daniyari, H.

doi:10.1186/s12199-021-00955-z

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“…These modifications in lifestyle are such a concern that a call to change the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) 2018–2030 of the World Health Organization has been done, and probably the goals of the GAPPA will be revised [ 25 ].…”

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COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease: a Global Perspective

Pina

Castelletti

2021

Curr Cardiol Rep

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Purpose of Review This review aims to assess the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), trying to assess the possible future trajectory of the CVDs and their management. Recent Findings The COVID-19 pandemic has had a deleterious impact on the CV risk factors, with an increase in both sedentary and unhealthy food habits. The fear of contagion has decreased the access to the emergency systems with an increase in out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrests and late presentation of acute myocardial infarctions. The closure of the non-urgent services has delayed cardiac rehabilitation programmes and chronic clinical care. Summary As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on the population habits and on the management of CVDs, we will probably face an increase in CVD and heart failure cases. It is crucial to use all the non-traditional approaches, such as telemonitoring systems, in order to overcome the difficulties raised by the pandemic.

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Section: The Impact On Primary Cardiovascular Prevention Risk Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease: a Global Perspective

Pina

Castelletti

2021

Curr Cardiol Rep

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“…It has been estimated that approximately 23% of the adult population around the world and, more worrying, approximately 81% of teenagers do not meet the WHO global recommended levels of PA [ 20 ]. Screen time is a significant contributing factor to this sedentary behavior, which has undoubtedly worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic, when confinement, mobility restrictions, social distance and telework have been implemented [ 29 ]. Physical inactivity is a serious public health problem, especially in developed countries.…”

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Effect of Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Event Risk in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Enguita-Germán

Tamayo

Galbete

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of morbidity and mortality among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Physical activity (PA) is one of the few modifiable factors that can reduce this risk. The aim of this study was to estimate to what extent PA can contribute to reducing CVD risk and all-cause mortality in patients with T2D. Information from a population-based cohort including 26,587 patients with T2D from the Navarre Health System who were followed for five years was gathered from electronic clinical records. Multivariate Cox regression models were fitted to estimate the effect of PA on CVD risk and all-cause mortality, and the approach was complemented using conditional logistic regression models within a matched nested case–control design. A total of 5111 (19.2%) patients died during follow-up, which corresponds to 37.8% of the inactive group, 23.9% of the partially active group and 12.4% of the active group. CVD events occurred in 2362 (8.9%) patients, which corresponds to 11.6%, 10.1% and 7.6% of these groups. Compared with patients in the inactive group, and after matching and adjusting for confounders, the OR of having a CVD event was 0.84 (95% CI: 0.66–1.07) for the partially active group and 0.71 (95% CI: 0.56–0.91) for the active group. A slightly more pronounced gradient was obtained when focused on all-cause mortality, with ORs equal to 0.72 (95% CI: 0.61–0.85) and 0.50 (95% CI: 0.42–0.59), respectively. This study provides further evidence that physically active patients with T2D may have a reduced risk of CVD-related complications and all-cause mortality.

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“…It is not to be excluded that isolation measures related to the COVID-19 pandemic in our country, such as quarantines and physical distancing, have had an impact on people's opportunities for PA. Some studies have shown a significant reduction in PA engagement and a marked increase in sedentary behaviors compared to pre-pandemic levels (30,31). This can affect the overestimate of the prevalence of PI during the data-collection period; however, it can be useful for future studies comparing PA levels and the impact of the pandemic on this factor.…”

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Prevalence and socio-demographic factors associated with physical inactivity among primary health care users in Tirana, Albania: A cross-sectional study

Shpuza

Xhetani

2021

JHSCI

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Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines physical activity (PA) as any movement of the body produced by skeletal muscle that requires expenditure of energy. The aim of research is to assess the prevalence of and socio-demographic characteristics associated with physical inactivity (PI) among adult primary healthcare (PHC) users in Tirana, the capital of Albania.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study carried out in Tirana from November 2020 to January 2021. During this period 500 consecutively approached individuals aged ≥18 years exiting PHC centers were interviewed face-to-face about the presence of some of the risk factors for non-communicable disease. A structured WHO STEPS questionnaire, an integrated part of which is the instrument required for this study, “Global PA Questionnaire,” was used. In addition to demographic and socioeconomic data, we obtained data on the performance of PA in terms of domains, duration, and intensity. Logistic regression was used to assess socio-demographic factors associated with PI.Results: Prevalence of PI in the study population was 31.6%. Following multivariable adjustment for all covariates, significant positive correlates of PI were female gender, rural residence, retiree status, and unemployment. Conversely, there was an inverse association with moderate level of education.Conclusions: Similar to that of other European populations, the population of Tirana has a high rate of PI showing an upward tendency. The population groups at the highest risk of PI who may be targeted for intervention programs to address this risk factor are women, rural residents, unemployed persons, and retirees.

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COVID-19 pandemic-induced physical inactivity: the necessity of updating the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030

Cited by 71 publications

References 11 publications

COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease: a Global Perspective

COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease: a Global Perspective

Effect of Physical Activity on Cardiovascular Event Risk in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Prevalence and socio-demographic factors associated with physical inactivity among primary health care users in Tirana, Albania: A cross-sectional study

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