THREATS OF NEW GENERATION ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL IN ALBANIAN CHILDREN
Journal Title: Sport Mont - Year 2014, Vol 0, Issue 40
Abstract
Introduction: The decline in physical activity levels of young children appears to be increased and combined with a high prevalence of obesity in Europe (Wang and Lim, 2012; Lobstein et al., 2004). With the ever-increasing interest in exploring the actual level of children’s physical activity in Albania, a study was carried out aiming to obtain the actual level on physical activity. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 9003 children aged 7-year-old to 15-year-old (4513 boys and 4490 girls). The PAQ-C questionnaire was validated in Albanian language and used to assess the current level of PA. Results: The results showed that 42.7% of children fell below the normal level of PA (inactivity). Data split by gender showed a higher percentage of inactivity among girls (49.6%) compared to boys (36%). Finally, the results revealed a higher percentage of inactive children living in rural areas (49.2%) compared to children in urban areas (45.4%). Discussion: In conclusion, the high percentage of inactive children poses a threat for increased obesity in Albanian children. Another concern emphasized the inactivity in rural areas due to the changes of their lifestyle and behavior. References: Lobstein T, Baur L, Uauy R and Isoiot (2004). Obes Rev, 5 (Suppl 1), 4–104. Wang Y and Lim H (2012). Int Rev Psychiatry, 24(3), 176–88.
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Juel Jarani, Florian Muca, Andi Spahi, Dean Qefalia
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