Thematic Edition: Physical Activity and Health in Latin America and the Caribbean

Physical inactivity is recognized as a global pandemic, and the Latin America and Caribbean region is among the least active in the world. Furthermore, sedentary behavior also emerges as a growing concern in terms of Public Health. However, research in these areas is still in its infancy in most countries in the region.

 

This thematic edition aims to identify evidence on the prevalence, distribution, correlates, determinants, interventions, and measurement of physical activity and sedentary behavior in countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. We hope this thematic issue will gather and highlight empirical evidence in these areas, aiding in identifying gaps and directions for future research.

 

Articles for this thematic edition can be submitted until June 30^th of 2024 (23:59, Brasília time) and will undergo a faster publication process through the fast-tracking system.

 

Guidelines for submission:

 

• Articles should preferably be submitted in English, but will also be accepted in Portuguese and Spanish. In such cases, accepted articles will need to provide an English version.
• Authors should follow the submission guidelines available on the journal's website. Submissions not in compliance with the guidelines will be returned to the authors.
• Articles should be accompanied by a letter of intent at the time of submission, indicating interest in publishing in this thematic edition.
• In accordance with the publication fee adjustment, articles approved for this thematic edition will have a fee of 400.00 Brazilian reais, which is the full responsibility of the authors.

 

If you have any doubts about the suitability of your article to the theme, please contact the Editors of the Brazilian Journal of Physical Activity & Health.