Sedentary behavior and depressive symptoms among 67,077 adolescents aged 12–15 years from 30 low- and middle-income countries

Sedentary behavior and depressive symptoms among 67,077 adolescents aged 12–15 years from 30 low- and middle-income countries

Abstract Background Depression is common and burdensome in adolescents. Understanding modifiable environmental risk factors is essential. There is evidence that physical activity is protective of depression. However, the impact of sedentary behavior (SB) on depression is relatively under-researched...

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Main Authors: Davy Vancampfort, Brendon Stubbs, Joseph Firth, Tine Van Damme, Ai Koyanagi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2018-08-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Subjects:
Sedentary behavior
Sitting
Physical activity
Depression
Adolescents
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12966-018-0708-y

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