Worldwide prevalence of physical inactivity calls for worldwide actions.

Abstract

This commentary offers a discussion of the paper by Dumith et al. published in this issue of Preventive Medicine. We discuss the added value of the manuscript by Dumith et al. while acknowledging some limitations of the analyses. We argue that there is a global and urgent need to take action against physical inactivity. The paper by Dumith et al. provides context to help build the case for better public health organization and effort to tackle physical inactivity at a worldwide level.