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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/186242

Light-intensity physical activity and mental ill health: a systematic review of observational studies in the general population

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12966-021-01196-7

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Background: Most of theevidence has focused on examining the influence of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity on mental health, but he role of light intensity physical activity (LIPA) is less understood. The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the relationship between time spent in LIPA and mental ill health across the lifespan. Methods: Data were obtained from online databases (Medline, Embase, Scopus, PsychInfo and CINAHL). The search and collection of eligible studies was conducted up to May 28, 2020. Observational studies conducted in the general population and reporting on the association between LIPA (1.6-2.9 metabolic equivalents; either self-reported or device-based measured) and mental ill health were included. Results: Twenty-two studies were included in the review (16 cross-sectional and 6 longitudinal). In older adults (≥ 65 years) and adults (18-64 years), the evidence examining the relationship between LIPA and depressive symptoms is mixed. Data on anxiety, psychological distress and overall mental health are scarce, and results are inconclusive. There is no evidence suggesting favorable associations between LIPA and anxiety in college students. Finally, very limited data was found in adolescents (11-17 years) (n = 2 studies) and children (6-10 years) (n = 2 studies), but the evidence suggests that LIPA does not influence mental health outcomes in these age groups. Conclusions: This review provided mostly cross-sectional evidence indicating that LIPA may not be associated with mental health outcomes across age groups. Future research efforts employing prospective research designs are warranted to better understand the role of LIPA on mental ill health across age groups.

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Esports, Sedentarisme, Medicina preventiva, Depressió psíquica, Salut mental

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Sports, Sedentary behavior, Preventive medicine, Mental depression, Mental health

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FELEZ NOBREGA, Mireia, et al. Light-intensity physical activity and mental ill health: a systematic review of observational studies in the general population. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity. 2021. Vol. 18, num. 1, pags. 123. ISSN 1479-5868. [consulted: 18 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/186242

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