Persistent socio-demographic differences in physical activity among Scottish schoolchildren 1990–2002 | Zendy

Jo Inchley | Zendy; Dorothy Currie | Zendy; Joanna Todd | Zendy; Patricia C Akhtar | Zendy; Candace Currie | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

Persistent socio-demographic differences in physical activity among Scottish schoolchildren 1990–2002

Author(s) -

Jo Inchley,

Dorothy Currie,

Joanna Todd,

Patricia C Akhtar,

Candace Currie

Publication year - 2005

Publication title -

european journal of public health

Language(s) - Uncategorized

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056

H-Index - 91

eISSN - 1464-360X

pISSN - 1101-1262

DOI - 10.1093/eurpub/cki084

Subject(s) - physical activity , socioeconomic status , demography , promotion (chess) , medicine , psychology , gerontology , environmental health , population , physical therapy , sociology , politics , political science , law

Regular participation in physical activity can have significant health gains in terms of physical and psychological wellbeing but there is evidence to suggest that many young people are not sufficiently active to benefit their health. This paper examines the socio-demographic patterning of leisure-time vigorous physical activity among Scottish schoolchildren between 1990 and 2002.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research