The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and screen time among Canadian youth

Articles and reports: 82-003-X202301000001
Description: The COVID-19 pandemic had a detrimental impact on the physical activity and screen time of youth, in particular among girls. Using The Canadian Community Health Survey, the purpose of this study is to give an update on the screen time and physical activity habits of Canadian youth in 2021 by providing a comparison with values previously reported before and during the first year of the pandemic. This study takes a focused look at how the physical activity and screen time of boys and girls were affected differently.
no: 10
Issue Number: 2023010
Volume: 34
Author(s): Colley, Rachel C.; Saunders, Travis J.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25318/82-003-x202301000001-eng
Main Product: Health Reports
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