Results from the Japan's 2018 report card on physical activity for children and youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The momentum to promote physical activity (PA) by various government agencies such as the Japan Sports Agency established in 2015, academic organizations, and companies is increasing towards the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. The goal of the 2018 Japan Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is to assess and track levels of health behaviors related to PA in Japanese children and youth, facilitators and barriers for PA, and related health outcomes.

Methods

Nationally representative data were used to score the indicators.

Results

The 2018 Japan Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth consists of health behaviors and outcomes (7 indicators), and influences on health behaviors (4 indicators). The key four health behaviors an

SUBMITTER: Tanaka C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6323183 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature