Physical activity, screen viewing time, and overweight/obesity among Chinese children and adolescents: an update from the 2017 physical activity and fitness in China-the youth study

• Main Authors: Zheng Zhu (Author), Yan Tang (Author), Jie Zhuang (Author), Yang Liu (Author), Xueping Wu (Author), Yujun Cai (Author), Lijuan Wang (Author), Zhen-Bo Cao (Author), Peijie Chen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background With increases in inactive lifestyles and mounting pressure for academic excellence in Chinese younger populations, lack of physical activity and increased prevalence of obesity have become a major public health concern in China. The purpose of this study is to provide updated es...