Trends in the effects of socioeconomic position on physical activity levels and sedentary behavior among Korean adolescents.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We examined trends in physical activity and sedentary behavior in Korean adolescents, and their association with socioeconomic position (SEP).

Methods

We used data from the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Survey, a nationwide study involving students aged 12-19 conducted between 2009 and 2021. SEP was assessed based on economic status, parental education attainment, and urbanization. Physical activity was categorized into vigorous physical activity, moderate physical activity, and muscle training, and sedentary time was also measured. We conducted the log-binomial regression to calculate prevalence ratios (PRs) and prevalence differences.

Results

Our analysis included a total of 593,896 students. We observed an increasing trend in physical activity, but a worseni

SUBMITTER: Lee H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10728613 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature