BRICS nations and the opportunities for community physical activity interventions

• Rapid urbanization and its environmental impact have led to challenges to health and well-being of residents in BRICS nations. • Physical activity should be a priority public health target for primary and secondary prevention because of the high prevalence of chronic diseases and cardiometabolic risk factors in BRICS nations. • BRICS nations can harness scientific evidence prospectively to promote environmental and policy supports for physical activity. • Physical activity interventions engaging the members of the community and that are culturally relevant are more likely to be effective.