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Being physically active as an adolescent and young adult predicts better health in adulthood. To examine associations between self-reported moderate to vigorous physical activity and sociodemographic factors at these ages, investigators analyzed U.S. health surveillance survey data collected between 2007 and 2016.
The final sample included approximately 4000 adolescents (aged 12 to 17 years) and 3300 young adults (aged 18 to 24 years). Most (88% of adolescents and 73% of young adults) reported some moderate or vigorous physical activity. Analyses adjusting for age, income, race/ethnicity, and weight status showed the following:
Among adolescents, younger age and higher income were associated with higher likelihood of physical activity (relati…