Relationship between BMI, regular physical activity and musculoskeletal back pain indication in college students

The low level of regular physical activity in young people, mainly university students, became a problem of public health (Matsudo, et al., 2002; Ruiz, Garcia, & Gómez, 2005). The development of disease and reduced quality of life are associated with higher costs for public health in general (Pardini, Andrade, Oliveira, Figueira, & Raso, 2001).