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Accelerometry-Based Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Among Chinese Adults - 7 PLADs, China, 2023
Mingzhe Li1, Chaoqun Fan1, Chenglong Wang1
1National Physical Fitness and Scientific Exercise Research Center, China Institute of Sport Science, Beijing, China.
What Is Already Known On This Topic?:
Physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB) are crucial determinants of both physical and mental health outcomes. However, large-scale studies using objective measurements of these behaviors have not been widely implemented across China.
What Is Added By This Report?:
Based on World Health Organization guidelines, 56.8% of participants met the recommendation for moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) by accumulating more than 150 minutes per week. Additionally, 37.3% adhered to the SB guideline of less than 8 hours per day. However, only 2.7% of adults achieved compliance with both MVPA and SB recommendations simultaneously.
What Are The Implications For Public Health Practice?:
This study provides novel insights into PA levels and SB patterns among Chinese adults using waist-mounted accelerometry. The observed trends of insufficient PA and excessive SB in this multi-provincial sample emphasize the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary time to foster healthier lifestyle behaviors.
