Publications by authors named "Julissa Ortiz-Brunel"
Excess sedentary behaviour (SB) and insufficient physical activity have been identified as risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases in adolescents, and some factors may affect how much time they spend on these activities. This study sought to compare the SB and PA patterns as well as compliance with PA recommendations by sex, geographical location, and time of the week in Mexican adolescents. In a cross-sectional design, we objectively assessed SB and PA in 106 adolescents (15 to 18 y) through waist-worn accelerometers for one week.
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- * Findings reveal that only 34.5% of youth meet physical activity recommendations, with varying participation in organized sports, active play, and sedentary behaviors, while girls are generally less active than boys.
- * Despite some positive parenting and school involvement in physical activity, significant gaps exist, highlighting the need for improved opportunities for movement among children in Mexico.
Introduction: Mental health promotion and screenings are recommended as part of standard preventive care. Mexican immigrants in the U.S.
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