A Narrative Review of Intervention Strategies, Physical Inactivity and Screen Time in Pakistani Teenagers

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In Pakistan, childhood obesity is becoming a more severe community health concern with long-term implications. This systematic review helps in assessing the risk factors of overweight and obesity in Pakistani children and adolescents. To support the global strategy to reduce risk factors for obesity, We conducted a systematic literature review in accordance with PRISMA guidelines, searching all major and pertinent databases, including PubMed, Science Direct, Embase, and PakMedinet, to find primary articles on overweight and obesity in Pakistan. The evidence on physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region was synthesized. Adolescent sedentary behaviour is a growing concern globally, including in Pakistan, due to its association with negative physical and psychological health outcomes, and fragmented time agility training has emerged as a potential solution to address these issues. The proposed study assesses the effects of an organized six-week agility training program on stress, mood, and sedentary behaviour among Pakistani adolescents between the ages of 12 and 18. The findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to address these risk factors and prevent overweight and obesity from developing in Pakistan. To fully understand the complex interactions among the factors contributing to childhood obesity in Pakistan, more thorough research is needed.

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