Login / Signup

Factors Associated With Leisure Time Physical Activity Among Schoolchildren in a Predominantly Latino Community.

Anne Laure EscaronCelia Vega-HerreraNeil SteersJane ChungCorina MartinezMichael HochmanMarielena Lara
Published in: The Journal of school health (2019)
We found low rates of leisure time PA among students in this low-income Latino community. The presence of playground equipment was favorably associated with activity levels. Increasing the availability of playground equipment might promote activity among children in similar populations.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • african american
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • sleep quality