Are interventions effective for promoting physical activity?
From: The Cochrane Collaboration
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Partcipants

Participants/situation
- 7,598 across 19 studies
Study
- The paper is a systematic review / meta analysis of all relevant trials.
- This means that the data from all similar trials has been grouped to form an overall outcome.
Results
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The findings of this review indicate that professional advice and guidance with continued support can encourage people to be more physically active in the short to mid-term.
Answer
- Yes (without confidence)
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Editors Notes
- The authors point out that not taking enough physical activity leads to an increased risk of a number of chronic diseases including coronary heart disease. Regular physical activity can reduce this risk and also provide other physical and possibly mental health benefits.