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Recent Trends in Physical Activity among Chinese Children Based on Their Demographic and Social Characteristics

Xi Yang1, Alice Waiyi Leung2, Yi Zhai3

  • 1Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China;National Institution for Nutrition and Health, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China.

Biomedical and Environmental Sciences : BES
|June 1, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Physical activity among Chinese children aged 6-17 years declined between 2004 and 2015. This trend was particularly notable in urban areas and southern China, highlighting a need for targeted interventions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Analyzed data from 4,341 children (aged 6-17) participating in the China Health and Nutrition Survey (2004-2015).
  • Utilized repeated measures mixed models to assess trends in physical activity over time.
  • Stratified analysis was performed based on gender, age, urbanization, residential area, and region.

Discussion:

  • Overall physical activity volume showed a significant downward trend in Chinese children from 2004 to 2015.
  • Declines were more pronounced in children from medium and high urbanization areas.
  • Specific regional and urban-rural disparities in physical activity trends were observed.

Key Insights:

  • A concerning decrease in physical activity levels among Chinese youth over a decade.
  • Urban and southern Chinese children experienced a more substantial reduction in physical activity.
  • The findings underscore a critical public health issue requiring immediate attention.

Outlook:

  • Further research is needed to identify specific determinants of these declining trends.
  • Intervention strategies should be developed and implemented to promote physical activity in vulnerable child populations.
  • Longitudinal monitoring is essential to track the effectiveness of public health initiatives.

Keywords:
ChildChinaPhysical activityTrends

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