Sibship, physical activity, and sedentary behavior: a longitudinal, observational study among Mexican-heritage sibling dyads

Sibship, physical activity, and sedentary behavior: a longitudinal, observational study among Mexican-heritage sibling dyads

Abstract Background Shared genetic and environmental factors suggest that family relationships are important predictors of obesity-related behaviors, yet little is known about how siblings influence physical activity and sedentary behaviors. This study examined physical activity and sedentary behavi...

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Main Authors: Kelly R. Ylitalo, Christina N. Bridges, Mariela Gutierrez, Joseph R. Sharkey, M. Renée Umstattd Meyer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Physical activity
Sedentary behavior
Sibling dyads
Mexican-heritage siblings
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6521-y

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