Sleep and physical activity patterns among Tanzanian, South African, and Côte d'Ivoire primary schoolchildren. Findings from the KaziAfya study

• Main Authors: Christin Lang (Author), Bonfoh Bassirou (Author), Walter Cheryl (Author), Honorati Masanja (Author), Jürg Utzinger (Author), Markus Gerber (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Bern Open Publishing, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction Sleep and physical activity habits during childhood are influenced by developmental, cultural and environmental factors. Poor sleep is associated with lower immune function, physical activity levels, and psychological functioning, thus contributing to a vicious cycle of increased vulner...