Pooled Analysis of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Sleep Among Children From 33 Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The prevalence estimates of physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep (collectively known as movement behaviors) in 3- and 4-year-old children worldwide remains uncertain.

Objective

To report the proportion of 3- and 4-year-old children who met the World Health Organization guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep across 33 countries.

Design, setting, and participants

Pooled analysis of data from 14 cross-sectional studies (July 2008 to September 2022) identified through systematic reviews and personal networks. Thirty-three countries of varying income levels across 6 geographical regions. Each study site needed to have at least 40 children aged 3.0 to 4.9 years with valid accelerometry and parent-/caregiver-reported screen tim

SUBMITTER: Chong KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11443432 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature