Evolution of the Habits of Physical Activity and Television Viewing in Spanish Children and Pre-Adolescents between 1997 and 2017.

Jose Luis García-Soidán Raquel Leirós-RodríguezVicente Romo-PérezVíctor Arufe-Giráldez

Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2020)

The habits of physical activity practice and television viewing have changed towards sedentary lifestyle. Particularly, the girls and the children between 12 and 14 years showed the most sedentary behavior. Public health policies must consider the differences between sexes in order for such interventions to be effective in the population of pre-adolescents, in general, and girls, in particular.

Keyphrases

physical activity
public health
young adults
body mass index
healthcare
sleep quality
primary care
cardiovascular disease
metabolic syndrome
global health
quality improvement