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Segmented physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among children in Maasai village and Nairobi city.

Stanley Sai-Chuen HuiXiaojie TianNoriyuki FukuLuka B WaiganjoElijah G RintauguMbithe D KigaruFrancis M Mwangi
Published in: American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council (2021)
Our findings suggest that urbanization is negatively associated with activity patterns both in and out of school in Kenyan children. This is concerning given that Kenya is currently undergoing rapid urbanization, which may lead to further reductions in PA among Kenyan children.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • body mass index
  • depressive symptoms