Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of physical activity and sitting time among South American adolescents: a harmonized analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional surveys

CONCLUSIONS: Few adolescents reach the PA recommendation. Actions aiming the promotion of PA and the reduction of sitting time must consider girls and older adolescents as target groups, as well as the specifics of each country.PMID:35527268 | DOI:10.1186/s12966-022-01291-3

Source: Health Physics - May 8, 2022 Category: Physics Authors: Raphael H O Araujo Andr é O Werneck Luciana L Barboza Robinson Ram írez-Vélez Clarice M L Martins Rafael M Tassitano Ellen C M Silva Gilmar M de Jesus Thiago S Matias Luiz R A de Lima Javier Brazo-Sayavera Danilo R Silva Source Type: research