Physical activity in young children across developmental and health states: the ActiveCHILD study

ABSTRACT: Summary

Background

Evidence about physical activity of young children across developmental and health states is very limited. Using data from an inclusive UK cohort, ActiveCHILD, we investigated relationships between objectively measured physical activity, child development, social context, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Methods

Children (12–36 months), purposively sampled across health pathways, developmental abilities, and sociodemographic factors, were recruited through thirteen National Health Service organisations in England. Data were collected from 07/2017 to 08/2019 on: weekly physical activity (3–7 days) using waist-worn accelerometer (ActiGraph 3GTX); sociodemographics, parent actions, child HRQoL, and child development using questionnaires; and chi

SUBMITTER: Kolehmainen N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10220310 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature