Gender differences in leisure-time physical activity

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Authors

Mário Renato Azevedo · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Cora Luíza Araújo · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Felipe Fossati Reichert · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Fernando Vinholes Siqueira · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Marcelo Cozzensa da Silva · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Pedro Curi Hallal · Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Abstract

Because men and women have different levels of physical activity, and the variables associated with activity levels are not consistent across the genders, interventions promoting physical activity should take these differences into account.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Behavioral Health and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Sozial- und Präventivmedizin

Volume 52, Issue 1, pp. 8-15

DOI: 10.1007/s00038-006-5062-1

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