Socioeconomic Status and Physical Activity Levels: Analysis of the Young Lives Cohort Study in Peru

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Authors: Angie K. Miranda-Vicente, Nicole K. Zevallos-Villanueva, Astrik C. Fernández-Ahumada, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz
DOI: 10.1177/00333549251403890
Cited by: 4
References: 25

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Physical inactivity is associated with socioeconomic and social levels; thus, individuals of low socioeconomic status are less likely than individuals of high socioeconomic status to exercise. We assessed the association between socioeconomic status and changes in physical activity levels among children from 2002 to 2017 in Peru. METHODS: We conducted a secondary data analysis of the Young Lives Study (n = 2052 children aged 8 years [at baseline] and 15 years [at the end of follow-up]), a cohort with data collected in Peru. The outcomes were insufficient physical activity (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Physical Activity and Health Obesity Physical Activity Diet Health Environment Cognitive Aging

Publication details

Journal / source
Public Health Reports
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
141
Issue
3
Pages
448–457
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN