Towards a sedentary society: trends in adolescent sport practice in Switzerland (1993-2002)

J Adolesc Health. 2006 Jul;39(1):132-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.09.001.

Abstract

The rate of overweight and obese children and adolescents is rapidly increasing in developed countries. Although a decrease in sport practice may be one of the several factors implicated, data on recent trends are scarce. This article presents the trends in sport practice among Swiss adolescents between 1993 and 2002, comparing data from two surveys.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior*
  • Adult
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Life Style*
  • Obesity
  • Physical Fitness
  • Sports / trends*
  • Switzerland