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Volatile metal emissions from volcanic degassing and lava–seawater interactions at Kīlauea Volcano, Hawai’i
AbstractVolcanoes represent one of the largest natural sources of metals to the Earth’s surface. Emissions of these metals can have important impacts on the biosphere as pollutants or nutrients....
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Rapid metal pollutant deposition from the volcanic plume of Kīlauea, Hawai’i
AbstractLong-lived basaltic volcanic eruptions are a globally important source of environmentally reactive, volatile metal pollutant elements such as selenium, cadmium and lead. The 2018 eruption...
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Analysis of Cameroon's Sectoral Policies on Physical Activity for Noncommunicable Disease Prevention.
Physical inactivity is increasing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), urbanisation and sedentary living are rapidly growing in tandem. Increasing active living requires the...
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Objectively Measured Physical Activity and Polypharmacy Among Brazilian Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
BACKGROUND: Previous observations regarding association between physical activity (PA) and use of medicines among older adults are derived from self-reported PA. This study aimed to evaluate the association between objectively...
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Physical Activity During the Early Years
CONTEXT: Being physically active during the early years (age 0-6 years) is vital for healthy development. Identifying correlates and determinants of physical activity (PA) is crucial to guide effective interventions. This...
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Exploring womens’ experiences and decision making about physical activity during pregnancy and following birth
Abstract: Background: Physical activity (PA) tends to decline during pregnancy, and remains low in the early postpartum period, despite the known physical and psychological benefits. This study aimed to explore: (1) women’s...
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Changes in physical activity during the retirement transition
BACKGROUND: Existing evidence about the impact of retirement on physical activity (PA) has primarily focused on the average change in PA level after retirement in group-based studies. It is unclear whether findings regarding the...
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The Relationship between Nature Connectedness and Physical Activity Patterns in a Sample of Collegiate Students, Faculty, and Staff
Destinee Waddy
Jan 01, 0001
PURPOSE: A strong relationship exists between physical activity (PA) and nature connectedness (NC); the most physically active individuals may also be the most nature connected. Designing PA programs and modifying college...
Published by: Winthrop University
Inter-Device Agreement between Fitbit Flex 1 and 2 for Assessing Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity.
This study examined the inter-model agreement between the Fitbit Flex (FF) and FF2 in estimating sedentary behavior (SED) and physical activity (PA) during a free-living condition. 33 healthy adults wore the FF and FF2 on...
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Results from New Zealand's 2018 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.
In New Zealand (NZ), 88% of health loss is now caused by non-communicable diseases, in part attributed to low levels of physical activity (PA) and high levels of inactivity, and the downstream impacts of these, including...
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History of previous concussion and sports-specific skills in youth ice hockey players
Concussions can lead to cognitive or neuromotor impairments which may influence skill performance. Few
studies have investigated concussion and sports-specific skill performance, particularly in youth. Therefore...
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Development of the Digital Assessment of Precise Physical Activity (DAPPA) tool for older adults
Physical activity (PA) is central to maintaining health and wellbeing as we age. Valid, reliable measurement tools are vital for understanding, and evaluating PA. There are presently limited options for comprehensively...
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Physical Activity Differences Related to Gender and Grade Level in Middle School Students
Casey Reeves
Jan 01, 0001
In the last 35 years, the United States youth has experienced a significant rise in obesity levels, and a significant decline in physical activity levels (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2015a; CDC, 2009). A...
Published by: Winthrop University
Three Growth Spurts in Global Physical Activity Policies between 2000 and 2019
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute significantly to global mortality and are of particular concern in growing urban populations of low- and-middle income countries (LMICs). Physical inactivity is a key NCD determinant...
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Supporting behaviour change in sedentary adults via real-time multidimensional physical activity feedback
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Increasing physical activity (PA) behaviour remains a public health priority and wearable technology is increasingly being used to support behaviour change efforts. Using wearables to capture and provide...
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Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Fatness in a Biethnic Sample of Young Children.
PURPOSE: To investigate associations of objectively-measured physical activity (PA) and sedentary time (ST) with adiposity in a predominantly bi-ethnic (South Asian and White British) sample of young children. METHODS: The...
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Metabolomics, physical activity, exercise and health
Physical activity (PA) and exercise are among the most important determinants of health. However, PA is a complex and heterogeneous behavior and the biological mechanisms through which it impacts individuals and populations in...
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The development of the Comprehensive Analysis of Policy on Physical Activity (CAPPA) framework
Abstract: Background: Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in health promotion and public health. The only framework for physical activity (PA) policy analysis was developed at a time when the...
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