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Participation in physical activity and exercise in Greece: a systematic literature review

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  • Nikolaos Tzormpatzakis
  • Mike Sleap

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Prevalence of physical activity and exercise in Greece was found to be low in the 1990s and 2000s, both in absolute and comparable terms. However, recent data reveal the development of a more active profile. The main reasons for participation were health, weight control, fitness and stress management, while lack of time was the main perceived barrier. Influencing factors were age, gender, income, type of work, marital status, residence and educational background. Recommendations include specific policies, strategies and campaigns to be addressed to the general public aiming at increasing participation rates. Future researchers should focus more on longitudinal and intervention studies. Copyright Birkhaeuser 2007

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  • Nikolaos Tzormpatzakis & Mike Sleap, 2007. "Participation in physical activity and exercise in Greece: a systematic literature review," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 52(6), pages 360-371, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:52:y:2007:i:6:p:360-371
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-007-6118-6
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