Self-reported physical activity status among adolescents in Debre Birhan town, Ethiopia: Cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND:Regular physical activity reduces the risk of ischaemic heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and breast and colon cancer. But, adolescents are insufficiently physically active. Therefore, this study was aimed to assess self- reported physical activity status and associated factors among adole...

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Main Authors: Osman Yimer Mohammed, Esubalew Tesfahun, Abdurahman Mohammed Ahmed, Alebachew Demelash Bayleyegn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0229522