Physical inactivity, non-participation in sports and socioeconomic status: a large population-based study among Norwegian adolescents

Abstract Background Physical activity in adolescence is found to promote both immediate and long-term health, as well as school- and work performance. Previous studies suggest that parental socioeconomic status (SES) may influence the level of activity, although the results are inconsistent. The obj...

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Main Authors: Ove Heradstveit, Siren Haugland, Mari Hysing, Kjell Morten Stormark, Børge Sivertsen, Tormod Bøe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-09141-2