Income-based inequalities in self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity among adolescents in England and the USA: a cross-sectional study.

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Policy actions and interventions are required to increase MVPA across all income groups in England and the USA. Differences in formal sports/exercise (England) and recreational (USA) activities suggest that additional efforts are required to reduce inequalities.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
high intensity
healthcare
mental health
public health
sleep quality
depressive symptoms
body composition
resistance training