Assessment of overweight and physical activity among adolescents and youths in Hong Kong

Assessment of overweight and physical activity among adolescents and youths in Hong Kong

The problem of overweight among the adolescents in Hong Kong does not seem to be as significant as in Western countries. Age 16-19 years was the leanest cohort, and a higher prevalence at age 20 years plus was noted. The amount of time spent in exercise reaches the peak at 16-17 years; more effort i...

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Veröffentlicht in:Public health (London) 1987-11, Vol.101 (Nov 87), p.457-464
1. Verfasser: Ho, S S Y C
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Exercise
Hong Kong
Obesity
Young people
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Zusammenfassung:The problem of overweight among the adolescents in Hong Kong does not seem to be as significant as in Western countries. Age 16-19 years was the leanest cohort, and a higher prevalence at age 20 years plus was noted. The amount of time spent in exercise reaches the peak at 16-17 years; more effort is necessary to encourage the older adolescents and youths to spend more time in exercise. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0033-3506