Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of physical activity and sitting time among South American adolescents: a harmonized analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional surveys

• Main Authors: Raphael H. O. Araujo (Author), André O. Werneck (Author), Luciana L. Barboza (Author), Robinson Ramírez-Vélez (Author), Clarice M. L. Martins (Author), Rafael M. Tassitano (Author), Ellen C. M. Silva (Author), Gilmar M. de Jesus (Author), Thiago S. Matias (Author), Luiz R. A. de Lima (Author), Javier Brazo-Sayavera (Author), Danilo R. Silva (Author)
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• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background To identify the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of different domains of physical activity (PA) and higher sitting time among South American adolescents. Methods Data from national surveys of 11 South American countries were analyzed, and comprised information on 166,90...