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Willem van Mechelen
Researcher at Public Health Research Institute
Publications - 442
Citations - 31807
Willem van Mechelen is an academic researcher from Public Health Research Institute. The author has contributed to research in topics: Randomized controlled trial & Poison control. The author has an hindex of 88, co-authored 428 publications receiving 28284 citations. Previous affiliations of Willem van Mechelen include University of Cape Town & Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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The economic burden of physical inactivity : a global analysis of major non-communicable diseases
Ding Ding,Ding Ding,Kenny D Lawson,Kenny D Lawson,Tracy Kolbe-Alexander,Tracy Kolbe-Alexander,Eric A. Finkelstein,Peter T. Katzmarzyk,Willem van Mechelen,Michael Pratt +9 more
TL;DR: This paper provides further justification to prioritise promotion of regular physical activity worldwide as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce non-communicable diseases.
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A brief review on correlates of physical activity and sedentariness in youth
TL;DR: Further research is needed examining the correlates of insufficient physical activity and sedentary behaviors, to develop effective interventions that may help children and adolescents diminish the time they spend on inactive behaviors.
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Physical activity questionnaires for adults: a systematic review of measurement properties.
Mireille N M van Poppel,Mai J. M. Chinapaw,Lidwine B. Mokkink,Willem van Mechelen,Caroline B. Terwee +4 more
TL;DR: No questionnaire or type of questionnaire for assessing PA was superior and therefore could not be strongly recommended above others and in the future, more attention should be paid to the methodology of studies assessing measurement properties of PA questionnaires and the quality of reporting.
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Physical activity and performance at school: a systematic review of the literature including a methodological quality assessment.
TL;DR: Evidence of a significant longitudinal positive relationship between physical activity and academic performance in children is found and future high-quality studies are needed to confirm the findings.
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The Effect of a Proprioceptive Balance Board Training Program for the Prevention of Ankle Sprains A Prospective Controlled Trial
Evert Verhagen,Allard J. van der Beek,Jos W. R. Twisk,Lex M. Bouter,Roald Bahr,Willem van Mechelen +5 more
TL;DR: Significantly fewer ankle sprains in the intervention group were found compared to the control group, and a significant reduction in ankle sprain risk was found only for players with a history of ankle sprain.