Global Matrix 3.0 Physical Activity Report Card Grades for Children and Youth: Results and Analysis From 49 Countries

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Authors

Salomé Aubert

Joel D. Barnes

Chalchisa Abdeta

Patrick Abi Nader

Ade Fatai Adeniyi

Nicolás Aguilar-Farías

Susana Andrade

Jasmin Bhawra

Javier Brazo‐Sayavera

Greet Cardon

Chen‐Kang Chang

Christine Delisle Nyström

Yolanda Demetriou

Abstract

The present study provides rich new evidence showing that the situation regarding the physical activity of children and youth is a concern worldwide. Strategic public investments to implement effective interventions to increase physical activity opportunities are needed.

Topics & Keywords

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Physical Activity and Health Children's Physical and Motor Development

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volume 15, Issue s2, pp. S251-S273

DOI: 10.1123/jpah.2018-0472

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