Int J Behav Nutr Phy
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Int J Behav Nutr Phy · Jun 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyCommunity-wide promotion of physical activity in middle-aged and older Japanese: a 3-year evaluation of a cluster randomized trial.
Promotion of physical activity (PA) is a key strategy to prevent non-communicable diseases. However, evidence on the effectiveness of community-wide interventions (CWIs) for promoting PA is limited. ⋯ The CWI did not achieve significant increase in the proportion of adults who reached recommended PA levels. However, it might be effective in promoting flexibility activity in middle-aged and older Japanese.