Variation in population levels of physical activity in European children and adolescents according to cross-European studies: a systematic literature review within DEDIPAC.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity is associated with physical, social and mental health benefits, whilst insufficient physical activity is associated with several negative health outcomes (e.g. metabolic problems). Population monitoring of physical activity is important to gain insight into prevalence of compliance to physical activity recommendations, groups at risk and changes in physical activity patterns. This review aims to provide an overview of all existing studies that measure physical activity in youth, in cross-European studies, to describe the variation in population levels of physical activity and to describe and define challenges regarding assessment methods that are used.

Methods

A systematic search was performed on six databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Psy

SUBMITTER: Van Hecke L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5399406 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature