Is Adherence to Physical Activity and Screen Media Guidelines Associated with A Reduced Risk of Sick Days Among Primary School Children?

Abstract

Sedentary behaviour is considered an independent risk factor, while physical activity (PA) is ascribed protective effects in childhood. 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA) daily and reduced screen media use (SMU) is recommended for 5-17 year-olds. There are suggested associations of PA and sedentarism with illness-related absence from school or the frequency of visits to the doctor. Therefore, it was examined whether there is an association between the adherence to PA and SMU guidelines and days absent from school, children's visits to the doctor