Willem van Mechelen

Feb 1, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Willem van Mechelen

This book presents an integrated, research-driven, collection of 54 evidence-based chapters. Chapters are founded on the research and practical experience of 104 internationally renowned scientists and clinicians, from 25 countries. Each extensively referenced chapter concludes with a bulleted summary and where appropriate is cross-referenced to complementary chapters.

Jul 1, 2023 | bmjopensem.bmj.com | Jürgen M. Steinacker |Willem van Mechelen |Wilhelm Bloch |Mats Börjesson

Benefits of physical activity Low levels of physical activity (PA) in the population and sedentary lifestyle1 2 (see definitions in Box 1) have been associated with the global rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression and certain cancers (eg, bladder, breast, colon) and musculoskeletal disorders.3 4 Moreover, physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for premature mortality.2 The WHO...