Searchable abstracts of presentations at key conferences on calcified tissues

ba0006p172 | (1) | ICCBH2017

Bone health at 11–12 years, physical activity and sedentariness: a cross-sectional Australian population-based study

Osborn William , Simm Peter , Olds Tim , Lycett Kate , Mensah Fiona , Muller Josh , Fraysse Francois , Ismail Najmi , Vlok Jennifer , Wake Melissa

Objectives: Activity duration and the daily patterns of activity during childhood and adolescence could contribute to long-term bone health. We examined cross-sectional associations between 11 and 12 year old children’s bone health and (1) durations, (2) patterns, and (3) combined durations and patterns of moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary behaviour.Methods: Design: Population-based cross-sectional study nested within...