The critical need for child and youth perceptions of active living in India: capturing context complexity in rural and urban regions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The physical inactivity pandemic not only has a negative impact on the physical and mental health of children and youth, but it is also a key contributor to the non-communicable disease (NCD) burden, particularly among low- and middle-income countries. The widespread effects of climate change, ranging from extreme weather events to worsening air quality, are exacerbating the physical inactivity pandemic, highlighting the need to undertake holistic interventions to address environmental barriers while promoting physical activity. Despite the potential benefits of active school transportation (AST) on physical activity and the environment, no study has examined the intersection between perceptions of AST, environmental perceptions, and moderate-to-vigorous physical activit

SUBMITTER: Katapally TR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11531262 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature