Abstract
Abstract: Socioeconomic inequalities in physical (in)activity and sedentary behaviours are key mediators in obesity and health socioeconomic inequalities. Considering the high and uneven obesity rates in Chile, this review aims to systematically assess the socioeconomic inequalities in physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) among the Chilean population from different age groups. Peer-reviewed and grey literature were searched from inception until 31st December 2019 in PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, Web of Sciences and LILACS. Publications in English and Spanish, from observational studies that reported the comparison of at least one indicator of PA or SB between at least two groups of different socioeconomic positions (SEP), from the general Chilean population, were included. Data searches, screening, extraction, and quality assessment, using the Newcastle Ottawa Quality Assessment Scale for observational studies, were conducted by two independent researchers. Seventeen articles (from 16 studies) met the inclusion criteria (14 cross-sectional; two cohort). Across these, quality was considered low, medium and high for 19%, 69% and 13%, respectively. Results showed consistent evidence for a lower leisure-time PA and sitting time, and higher physical inactivity among adults from the lower, compared to the highest, SEP groups. Associations between SEP and total PA, moderate-to-vigorous PA, low PA, and transport and work-related PA were inconsistent. These findings provide insights to public health and physical activity researchers and policymakers aiming to reduce socioeconomic inequalities in PA and SB in Chile and other countries.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 9722 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Sept 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:Funding: This research was supported by Becas Chile (grant 72180499:2017; studentship to M.J.VS). Becas Chile had no role in the design, analysis or writing of this article.
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Research Groups and Themes
- SPS Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences
Keywords
- physical activity
- sedentary behavior
- Socioeconomic inequalities
- obesity inequalities
- systematic review