Ojiambo, R.M., Easton, C., Casajús, J.A., Konstabel, K., Reilly, J.J. and Pitsiladis, Y. (2012) Effect of urbanization on objectively measured physical activity levels, sedentary time, and indices of adiposity in Kenyan adolescents. Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 9(1), pp. 115-123.
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Abstract
Rural Kenyan adolescents are significantly more physically active (and less sedentary) and have lower indices of adiposity compared with urban adolescents and this is a likely reflection of the impact of urbanization on lifestyle in Kenya.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Pitsiladis, Dr Yannis and Reilly, Prof John and Konstabel, Dr Kenn |
Authors: | Ojiambo, R.M., Easton, C., Casajús, J.A., Konstabel, K., Reilly, J.J., and Pitsiladis, Y. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
Journal Name: | Journal of Physical Activity and Health |
Journal Abbr.: | JPAH |
ISSN: | 1543-5474 |
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