Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between active commuting and patterns of movement behaviour during discretionary time: A compositional data analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Active living approaches seek to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary time across different domains, including through active travel. However, there is little information on how movement behaviours in different domains relate to each other. We used compositional data analysis to explore associations between active commuting and patterns of movement behaviour during discretionary time.

Methods and findings

We analysed cross-sectional and longitudinal data from the UK Biobank study. At baseline (2006-2010) and follow up (2009-2013) participants reported their mode of travel to work, dichotomised as active (walking, cycling or public transport) or inactive (car). Participants also reported activities performed during discretionary time, categorised as (i) s

SUBMITTER: Foley L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6697339 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature