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C/N/436. Critical analysis of Physical Activity Referral Schemes (PARS)

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2010
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This paper critical analyses physical activity referral schemes (PARS) in relation to heart disease, diabetes and cancer, and focuses on the possible short and long term benefits. The paper refers to an extensive list of literature on PARS, giving a general overview and describing the benefits and disadvantages. The benefits examined include weight loss and lowered blood pressure, whilst the negatives include poor access to the schemes. The paper concludes by suggesting that more research could be completed, and offers recommendations.

 

KEYWORDS: PARS, Physical activity referral schemes, heart disease, weight loss, blood pressure, access,

 
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