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      Patterns and correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Bangkok residents: A cross-sectional study 

      Topothai, Thitikorn; Tangcharoensathien, Viroj; Edney, Sarah Martine; Suphanchaimat, Rapeepong; Lekagul, Angkana; Waleewong, Orratai; Topothai, Chompoonut; Kulthanmanusorn, Anond; Müller-Riemenschneider, Falk (2023-10-04)

      Background: Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are significant risk factors for various non-communicable diseases. Bangkok, Thailand’s capital, is one of the fastest-growing metropolitans in Southeast Asia. Few studies have investigated the epidemiology of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Bangkok residents. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of combined physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns among Bangkok residents and examine relationships between participants’ characteristics and the combined ...
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      Report card grades on physical activity for children and adolescents from 18 Asian countries: Patterns, trends, gaps, and future recommendations 

      Lee, Eun-Young; Shih, An-Chi; Collins, Maia; Kim, Yeong-Bae; Nader, Patrick Abi; Bhawra, Jasmin; Katapally, Tarun Reddy; Tanaka, Chiaki; Saonuam, Pairoj; Katewongsa, Piyawat; Widyastari, Dyah Anantalia; Huang, Wendy Y.; Wong, Stephen H.; Khan, Asaduzzaman; Subedi, Narayan; Paudel, Susan; Chang, Chen-Kang; Wu, Ching-Lin; Jeon, Justin Y.; Kim, Yeon Soo; Loney, Tom; Müller-Riemenschneider, Falk; Chen, Bozhi; Cagas, Jonathan Y.; Wong, Jyh Eiin; Shahril, Mohd Razif; Mahendra, Agus; Tremblay, Mark S. (2022-10-29)

      Background/Objective: Physical inactivity is a persistent and worsening population health concern in Asia. Led by the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance, Global Matrix (GM) initiative provides an opportunity to explore how regional and cultural differences across 18 Asian countries relate to physical activity (PA) participation among children and adolescents. The purpose of study was to synthesize evidence from the GM2.0 to GM4.0 (2016–2022) in Asian countries. Methods: Report Card grades on behavioral/individual and sources of influence ...