Appraising the Effects of Physical Activity Interventions on Risk Factors of Cardiovascular Diseases and Obesity: A Systematic Review, Kiu Sum and Dr. Ihab Tewfik ‘
Kiu Sum* and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Background: The increase in the global population has placed extra burdens on health services. This is due to the increased risks of cardiovascular disease, with more people falling into the overweight and obese categories. Developed public health interventions prevent risks of health complications, promoting healthier […]
Investigating Obesity Related Behaviours in Friendship Networks Among The Youth: A Systemised Review, Noor Alsayed, Tillal Eldabi and Habin Lee
Noor Alsayed*, Tillal Eldabi and Habin Lee Brunel University United Kingdom Background: Unhealthy diet, low levels of physical activity and increased participation in sedentary activities are important obesity-related behaviours that negatively impact on the health of today’s youth. Friends’ health behaviours have been found to influence an individual’s health behaviours; however, current evidence on the specific role […]
Physical activity delivered in workplace: A pilot study to assess the health outcomes among employees at work, Ewa Hammarberg, Regina Papp, Andi Gaywood, Jean Ferraroli and Ihab Tewfik
Ewa Hammarberg,Regina Papp, Andi Gaywood, Jean Pierre Ferraroli and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Background: Physical activity is a potentially cost-effective approach to reduce overweight/obesity and possible complications (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancers). Despite physical activity guidelines recommendations from government bodies and health organisations such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence […]
Childhood obesity, an international problem with a local plan, Alysia Mastrangelo and Edward Chaloupka
Alysia Mastrangelo Richard Stockton College of New Jersey United States Edward Chaloupka Rowan University United States Purpose: Childhood obesity has become a national issue with international concerns. Urban areas show an increased prevalence in obese children because they do not have access to fresh and affordable food. The CDC recommends children have 60 min/day of […]
Globesity in action, Miryem Salah and Ihab Tewfik
Miryem Salah and Ihab Tewfik University of Westminster United Kingdom Purpose: Physical activity (PA) holds a great promise in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases, hence the importance of assessing the effectiveness of PA guidelines in health promotion strategies and public health policy. This paper reviews the health outcomes that have been achieved by […]
Do public health messages impact on knowledge, diet and lifestyle choices of women during pregnancy?, Cathryn Salisbury and Claire Robertson
Cathryn Salisbury University of Westminster United Kingdom Claire Robertson University of Westminster United Kingdom Purpose: This paper summarises the scientific rationale supporting the need to promote healthy diet and lifestyle choices during pregnancy and describes a pilot study assessing the impact of public health messages on diet quality and lifestyle choices among a population of […]