Australian 24-hour movement guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) and older adults (65+years)

This report outlines a review of the scientific evidence and provides recommendations for Australia’s 24-hour movement guidelines for adults aged (18 to 64 years) and older adults (65+ years). Recommendations are also provided for adults with disability and chronic conditions.

This document includes:

  • recommendations for 24-hour physical activity, sedentary and sleep behaviours for adults 18 to 64 years in Australia
  • background and rationale
  • scope and purpose of guidelines
  • research gaps
  • dissemination, implementation and evaluation
  • management of guideline development process
  • evidence of recommendations
  • stakeholder consultation.

Evidence annexures

The evidence annexures contain the detailed research evidence supporting the Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for adults (18 to 64 years) and older adults (65+ years). They summarise the scientific evidence reviewed to develop the recommendations and explain how the guidelines were informed by the best available research.

Evidence Annex 1: Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults (18-64 years) and Older Adults (65+ years) 

Evidence Annex 2: Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults with Disability  

Evidence Annex 3: Australian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults with Chronic Conditions 

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General public
Language:
English