Childhood and adolescence physical activity and multimorbidity later in life: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

No systematic summary exists on childhood physical activity and later-life multimorbidity risks. We primarily investigated the association of physical activity in childhood and adolescence and the development of multimorbidity in adulthood. Secondarily, we examined whether physical activity level differ in children and adolescents with and without multimorbidity and whether there is a cross-sectional association between physical activity and multimorbidity.

Methods

Following Cochrane Handbook guidelines and adhering to PRISMA recommendations, we included cross-sectional, case-control and longitudinal studies that investigated the association between physical activity in children and adolescents and development of multimorbidity. Results were summarized narratively

SUBMITTER: Souilla L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10851728 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature