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October 22, 2025Advances in Global HealthOpen Access

Prevalence and determinants of physical activity behavior in a peri-urban population in Nepal: A secondary analysis of the Dhulikhel Heart Study

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NBNeha Balapal MCMargaret ChiUniversity of Washington DTDinesh TimalsenaDhulikhel Hospital

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies significant associations between physical activity and demographics in Nepal, implying need for further intervention.

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High levels of physical activity found, with 82% meeting WHO guidelines, yet leisure time activity remains low.
Analysis assessed data from the Dhulikhel Heart Study using self-reported measures and found sedentary behavior averages 34 min/day.
Multivariable analysis indicates significant links between physical activity and factors such as age, unemployment, and mental health issues.
Findings underscore the importance of addressing leisure time physical activity to improve community health outcomes in Nepal.

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Balapal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f8a381c0c01e5ef8abdbb4 https://doi.org/10.1525/agh.2025.2476634

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Cross-sectional analysis identifies significant associations between physical activity and demographics in Nepal, implying need for further intervention.

Prevalence and determinants of physical activity behavior in a peri-urban population in Nepal: A secondary analysis of the Dhulikhel Heart Study

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Prevalence and determinants of physical activity behavior in a peri-urban population in Nepal: A secondary analysis of the Dhulikhel Heart Study

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