Physical activity and its correlates in children: a cross-sectional study (the GINIplus & LISAplus studies).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physical inactivity among children is an increasing problem that adversely affects children's health. A better understanding of factors which affect physical activity (PA) will help create effective interventions aimed at raising the activity levels of children. This cross-sectional study examined the associations of PA with individual (biological, social, behavioral, psychological) and environmental (East vs. West Germany, rural vs. urban regions) characteristics in children.

Methods

Information on PA and potential correlates was collected from 1843 girls and 1997 boys using questionnaires during the 10-year follow-up of two prospective birth cohort studies (GINIplus and LISAplus). Study regions represent urban and rural sites as well as East and West of Germany.

SUBMITTER: Ortlieb S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3641958 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature