Association of physical activity and sitting time with tobacco and alcohol use in 222,495 adolescents from 66 countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of tobacco and alcohol use among adolescents is alarming, and these substances are among the leading risk factors for current and future health among adolescents. Physical activity has the potential to help prevent substance use among adolescents. The objective of this study was to evaluate the association between physical activity, modes of transportation to or from school, and sitting time with tobacco and alcohol use among 222,495 adolescents.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used data from national surveys conducted in 66 countries, obtained through the Global School-based Student Health Survey, and included adolescents aged 11 to 17 years. Information on physical activity, transportation to or from school, sitting time, and tobacco and alcoho

SUBMITTER: de Victo ER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11411817 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature