Physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in Canadian children: Parent-report versus direct measures and relative associations with health risk - ARCHIVED

Articles and reports: 82-003-X201200211648

Description:

This analysis uses information from the 2007 to 2009 Canadian Health Measures Survey to examine moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep duration in children aged 6 to 11. The objective was to compare and contrast findings from these data collection methods and explore differences in their associations with health markers in children.

Issue Number: 2012002
Author(s): Colley, Rachel C.; Connor Gorber, Sarah; Garriguet, Didier; Janssen, Ian; Tremblay, Mark S.; Wong, Suzy

Main Product: Health Reports

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