Temporal trends of no moderate to vigorous physical activity in adolescents: a 16-year trend analysis of 115,926 participants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Engaging in no moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been recognized as an important indicator in physical activity (PA) surveillance, as any engagement in MVPA confers health benefits compared to none. Studying the prevalence of no MVPA can provide valuable insights into physical inactivity patterns and inform public health intervention efforts. While some cross-sectional studies have examined this issue, no research has analysed year-to-year trends. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess trends of no MVPA among adolescents and key subgroups using a nationally representative US sample.

Methods

Data from 2005 to 2021 cycles of the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System were used, with 115,926 US adolescents aged 14-17 years included (female: u

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12797897 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature