Patterns and correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Bangkok residents: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are significant risk factors for various non-communicable diseases. Bangkok, Thailand's capital, is one of the fastest-growing metropolitans in Southeast Asia. Few studies have investigated the epidemiology of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Bangkok residents. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of combined physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among Bangkok residents and examine relationships between participants' characteristics and the combined movement patterns.

Methods

We analyzed data from the nationally representative 2021 Health Behavior Survey conducted by the Thailand National Statistical Office. The Global Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess physical activity

SUBMITTER: Topothai T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10550145 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature