Background
metabolic and cardiovascular disorders
CHILDHOOD OBESITY, HYPERTENSION, CHRONIC DISEASES
Regular physical activity (PA) is essential for healthy adulthood and reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as hypertension, and metabolic and cardiovascular disorders [The Institute of Medicine (IOM) proposed the use of the social-ecological model (SEM) for childhood obesity interventions [Reduced PA levels among children are a global health issue. Examining the magnitude of the influence of factors affecting PA participation among children will be valuable in setting priorities and designing interventions to increase PA in children and prevent chronic diseases in adulthood. Previous reviews have reported that children globally do not meet recommended levels of PA, but the specific contributing factors have not been identified. Our review will address the gap in the evidence by systematically reviewing published literature to establish the specific factors that influence PA participation in children. Summarizing the factors associated with PA participation in children can inform policymakers, researchers, and healthcare practitioners to formulate appropriate PA strategies and facilitation of PA adherence.
