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Low physical activity and high sedentary behaviour are associated with adolescents' suicidal vulnerability: Evidence from 52 low- and middle-income countries.

Riaz UddinNicola W BurtonMyfanwy MapleShanchita R KhanMark S TremblayAsaduzzaman Khan
Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2019)
High SB may be an indicator of suicidal vulnerability among adolescents in LMICs. Low PA may be a more important risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviours among male, than female, adolescents. Promoting active lifestyle should be integrated into suicide prevention programmes in resource-poor settings.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • climate change
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality
  • metabolic syndrome
  • type diabetes
  • cardiovascular disease
  • weight loss