Validation and Comparison of Accelerometers Worn on the Hip, Thigh, and Wrists for Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

<strong>Background</strong>: Recent evidence suggests that physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) exert independent effects on health. Therefore, measurement methods that can accurately assess both constructs are needed. <strong>Objective</strong>: To compare the...

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Main Authors: Alexander H.K. Montoye, James M. Pivarnik, Lanay M. Mudd, Subir Biswas, Karin A. Pfeiffer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AIMS Press 2016-05-01
Series:AIMS Public Health
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Online Access:http://www.aimspress.com/aimsph/article/783/fulltext.html