Diagnosing physical activity in 4D: Spatial-temporal physical activity behavior of Dutch adults aged 45-65 years

Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a major public health problem as it is one of the leading risk factors for death and it increases the risk of various non-communicable diseases. Therefore, the societal burden of physical inactivity due to morbidity, mortality, and the associated health care costs is high. Hence, global agencies like the World Health Organization and local policy-makers emphasize the importance of increasing PA levels more and more. Integrating sufficient PA in daily life may be particularly difficult for adults aged 45 to 65 years, as they often combine a demanding job w... Mehr ...