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Physical activity status and its association with quality of life among children with down syndrome in Saudi Arabia: A comparative cross-sectional study.

Amani S AlqahtaniMaha Fahad AlgabbaniSaad A AlhammadKhalid S AlwadeaiAdel Alhusaini
Published in: PloS one (2024)
This study indicates that children with Down syndrome have participated in more physical activities, resulting in a reduction in differences between them and typically developing children. Additionally, typically developing had higher quality of life than children with Down syndrome. For healthcare professionals and educators, these findings provide valuable insights into developing strategies to enhance physical activity for children with developmental disabilities.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • mental health