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Dafna Merom
Researcher at University of Sydney
Publications - 134
Citations - 6375
Dafna Merom is an academic researcher from University of Sydney. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Poison control. The author has an hindex of 40, co-authored 120 publications receiving 5373 citations. Previous affiliations of Dafna Merom include RMIT University & University of New South Wales.
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Updating the evidence for physical activity: summative reviews of the epidemiological evidence, prevalence, and interventions to promote "active aging"
TL;DR: This integrated review updates the epidemiological data on PA, summarizes the existing evidence-based PA guidelines, describes the global magnitude of inactivity, and finally describes the rationale for action.
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Child malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa: A meta-analysis of demographic and health surveys (2006-2016).
TL;DR: The prevalence of malnutrition was highest within countries in East Africa and West Africa compared to the WHO Millennium development goals target for 2015, and Appropriate nutrition interventions need to be prioritised in East Africans if sub-Saharan Africa is to meet the WHO global nutrition target of improving maternal, infant and young child nutrition by 2025.
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Trends in Australian children traveling to school 1971-2003: burning petrol or carbohydrates?
TL;DR: Between 1971 and 2003, Australian children's mode of travel to and from school has markedly shifted from active (walking) to inactive (car) modes.
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Walking and Cycling in the United States, 2001–2009: Evidence From the National Household Travel Surveys
TL;DR: Improved infrastructure for walking and cycling must be combined with programs to encourage active travel among more groups, especially children, seniors, and women.
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Active commuting to school among NSW primary school children: implications for public health.
Dafna Merom,Dafna Merom,Catrine Tudor Locke,Adrian Bauman,Adrian Bauman,Chris Rissel,Chris Rissel +6 more
TL;DR: The frequency, duration and correlates of school active commuting were examined for primary school children in NSW, Australia and regular walking/cycling was associated with parents' travel mode to work and with father taking the child to school.