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Physical Activity Levels in Brazilian Adolescents: A Secular Trend Study (2007–2017/18)

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  • André Araújo Pinto

    (Department of Physical Education, State University of Roraima, Sete de Setembro Street, 231, Canarinho, Boa Vista 69306-530, Brazil)

  • Rômulo Araújo Fernandes

    (Laboratory of InVestigation in Exercise (LIVE), Department of Physical Education, Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), Presidente Prudente 19060-900, Brazil)

  • Kelly Samara da Silva

    (Centre in Physical Activity and Health, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-400, Brazil)

  • Diego Augusto Santos Silva

    (Research Center in Kinanthropometry and Human Performance, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis 88040-400, Brazil
    Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Providencia 7500912, Chile)

  • Thais Silva Beltrame

    (Center of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Santa Catarina State, Pascoal Simone Street, 358, Coqueiros, Florianópolis 88080-350, Brazil)

  • Fernando Luiz Cardoso

    (Center of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Santa Catarina State, Pascoal Simone Street, 358, Coqueiros, Florianópolis 88080-350, Brazil)

  • Andreia Pelegrini

    (Study and Research Group in Kinanthropometry, Center of Health and Sports Sciences, University of Santa Catarina State, Pascoal Simone Street, 358, Coqueiros, Florianópolis 88080-350, Brazil)

Abstract

Only a small proportion of Brazilian adolescents practice sufficient physical activity (PA). However, it is not clear whether this proportion has been decreasing over time. This study aimed to examine the 10-year trends of sufficient PA in adolescents and to investigate differences by sex and age. Using a standard protocol, we compared two cross-sectional cohorts of adolescents aged 15 to 18 years, recruited in 2007 (n = 1040) and in 2017/18 (n = 978). Using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire—Short Form (IPAQ-SF), the adolescents reported moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) performed in the last seven days. Sufficient PA was defined as engaging in at least 60 min/day of MVPA. In the subgroups, investigated by sex or age, there was an increase in the prevalence of sufficient PA. Overall, sufficient PA declined by 28.1% from 2007 to 2017/18. Boys in 2007 were more active than their 2017/18 peers, and this was equally observed in girls in 2007 compared to those in 2017/18. The findings show decreasing secular trends in sufficient PA in the investigated adolescents. Not only are public health authorities in Brazil witnessing an escalation of insufficient PA, but they are also losing ground with the most active adolescents.

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  • André Araújo Pinto & Rômulo Araújo Fernandes & Kelly Samara da Silva & Diego Augusto Santos Silva & Thais Silva Beltrame & Fernando Luiz Cardoso & Andreia Pelegrini, 2022. "Physical Activity Levels in Brazilian Adolescents: A Secular Trend Study (2007–2017/18)," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-8, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:24:p:16901-:d:1005256
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