Familial and lifestyle factors related to physical activity in elementary school students: a cross-sectional study based on a nationally representative survey in Japan

Abstract Purpose The decrease in physical activity (PA) among children has become a global concern. Since the analysis of sociodemographic factors as determinants of exercise habits has been inconclusive, this study investigated the factors related to participation in organized sports and moderate-t...

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Main Authors: Noriko Motoki, Haruka Morota, Takumi Shibazaki, Chizuko Nakamura, Yozo Nakazawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-023-04162-3