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Spatial distribution and physical activity: implications for prevention of cardiovascular diseases

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Abstract

Background

The current lifestyle of the population contributes to the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Physical inactivity has become a major public health concern that is associated with increased risk of morbidity or worsening CVD risk factors. Studies have shown that the area of residence is associated with obesity and physical inactivity.

Aims

In this context, it has been found that the tools of geomatics help to improve public health policies since through these it is possible to improve the environment-health relationship.

Methods

PUBMED and ScienceDirect databases were searched.

Results

Spatial clustering techniques can identify high and low risk areas for physical activity and CVD risk factors. Thus, the highest levels of physical activity are concentrated in places where there is proximity to connecting areas, trails and high density of parks and green areas.

Conclusions

Therefore, the application of geomatics will allow the development of methodologies for the registration of spatiotemporal characteristics of diseases related to different characteristics of people. The present article aims to highlight the relative contribution of spatial distribution on physical activity and its implications for prevention of CVD.

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This work was funded by Interdisciplinary Excellence Research Program on Healthy Aging (PIEI-ES).

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  1. Facultad de Ciencias Forestales, Centro de Geomática, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile

    Carlos Mena, Yony Ormazábal & Jhon Triana

  2. Platelet Research Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Immunohematology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Interdisciplinary Excellence Research Program on Healthy Aging (PIEI-ES), Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile

    Eduardo Fuentes & Iván Palomo

  3. Núcleo Científico Multidisciplinario, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile

    Eduardo Fuentes

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Mena, C., Fuentes, E., Ormazábal, Y. et al. Spatial distribution and physical activity: implications for prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Sport Sci Health 13, 9–16 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11332-017-0349-6

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