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Rona MacnivenUNSW Sydney Verified email at unsw.edu.au Cited by 2240 |
[HTML][HTML] A review of population-based prevalence studies of physical activity in adults in the Asia-Pacific region
R Macniven, A Bauman, M Abouzeid - BMC public health, 2012 - Springer
Background Physical activity (PA) surveillance is an important component of non-
communicable disease risk factor monitoring, and occurs through national and international …
communicable disease risk factor monitoring, and occurs through national and international …
Review of the epidemiological evidence for physical activity and health from low-and middle-income countries
Almost 80% of deaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) occur in low-and middle-
income countries. Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for NCDs. Enhancing understanding …
income countries. Physical inactivity is a key risk factor for NCDs. Enhancing understanding …
Fundamental movement skills among Australian preschool children
LL Hardy, L King, L Farrell, R Macniven… - Journal of science and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Early childhood is a critical period for the development of fundamental movement skills
(FMS). Children who do not master FMS are more likely to experience failure in the motor …
(FMS). Children who do not master FMS are more likely to experience failure in the motor …
Prevalence and correlates of participation in fall prevention exercise/physical activity by older adults
OBJECTIVE: To examine older people's participation in fall prevention exercise/physical
activities. METHODS: Participants comprised 5,681 randomly selected older people (≥ …
activities. METHODS: Participants comprised 5,681 randomly selected older people (≥ …
[HTML][HTML] Long-term consumption of 10 food groups and cardiovascular mortality: a systematic review and dose response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies
A large body of evidence exists on diet and cardiovascular mortality, but limited studies have
investigated the long-term intake of food groups, which may have cumulative effects on …
investigated the long-term intake of food groups, which may have cumulative effects on …
[HTML][HTML] Enablers and barriers to accessing healthcare services for Aboriginal people in New South Wales, Australia
Background: Australia's healthcare system is complex and fragmented which can create
challenges in healthcare, particularly in rural and remote areas. Aboriginal people …
challenges in healthcare, particularly in rural and remote areas. Aboriginal people …
[HTML][HTML] Are sitting occupations associated with increased all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality risk? A pooled analysis of seven British population …
Background There is mounting evidence for associations between sedentary behaviours
and adverse health outcomes, although the data on occupational sitting and mortality risk …
and adverse health outcomes, although the data on occupational sitting and mortality risk …
Identifying important and feasible policies and actions for health at community sports clubs: a consensus-generating approach
Objectives Children's high participation in organised sport in Australia makes sport an ideal
setting for health promotion. This study aimed to generate consensus on priority health …
setting for health promotion. This study aimed to generate consensus on priority health …
Does a corporate worksite physical activity program reach those who are inactive? Findings from an evaluation of the Global Corporate Challenge
R Macniven, L Engelen, MJ Kacen… - … Promotion Journal of …, 2015 - CSIRO Publishing
Issue addressed Workplace physical activity programs can motivate inactive target groups to
increase daily activity levels, but it is important to determine their reach and impact. Methods …
increase daily activity levels, but it is important to determine their reach and impact. Methods …
Results from Australia's 2014 report card on physical activity for children and youth
Background: Like many other countries, Australia is facing an inactivity epidemic. The
purpose of the Australian 2014 Physical Activity Report Card initiative was to assess the …
purpose of the Australian 2014 Physical Activity Report Card initiative was to assess the …