Search for dissertations about: "Birna Baldursdottir"

Found 1 swedish dissertation containing the words Birna Baldursdottir.

2. 1. Physical activity and well-being among adolescents: A public health perspective

   Author : Birna Baldursdottir; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; adolescents; physical activity; depressive symptoms; sleep quality; intervention; pedometer; school setting; public health; health promotion;

   Abstract : Background: Physical activity among adolescents is diminishing and worldwide about 80% of 13–15-year-old adolescents do not meet the public health guidelines of minimum 60 minutes of daily physical activity of at least moderate intensity. This decline in physical activity has serious consequences as lack of physical activity adversely affects physical and mental health. READ MORE