Levels and Disparities of 24-hour Movement Behaviors of Chinese Children Aged 3-5 Years: A Nationally Representative Cross-sectional Study (2019-2021).

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the levels and disparities of movement behaviors among preschool-aged children in China.
• Conducted a nationally representative cross-sectional study
• Included participants aged 3-5 years from urban and rural areas
• Analyzed data on physical activity and sedentary behaviors
• Most preschoolers showed insufficient physical activity levels
• High prevalence of excessive sedentary behaviors
• Significant differences in movement behaviors between urban and rural children