Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Physical Activity and Their Association With Active School Commuting Among School-Going Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Ananna Mazumder; Promit Ananyo Chakraborty; Rohan Jay Kothadia; Arpan Das Gupta; Shams Shabab Haider; Rishabh Gupta

doi:10.1123/jpah.2025-0638

January 1, 2026Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Physical Activity and Their Association With Active School Commuting Among School-Going Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Key Points

The study aims to explore gender differences in physical activity levels and their link to active school commuting among adolescents.
Analyzed prevalence of physical activity among school-going adolescents.
Assessed the role of active school commuting in physical activity levels.
Considered various socioeconomic and regional contexts.
Active school commuting is linked to higher physical activity levels in adolescents.
Gender differences exist, with variations in commuting habits affecting activity levels.

Implication

Observational analysis reveals physical activity disparities in adolescents, suggesting active commuting as a solution.

Abstract

Active school commuting is significantly associated with greater physical activity among adolescents worldwide. As a low-cost, scalable, and gender-equitable strategy, it may play a vital role in addressing the global physical inactivity crisis among youth across diverse socioeconomic and regional contexts.

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Mazumder et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Physical Activity and Their Association With Active School Commuting Among School-Going Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Discussion

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Gender Differences in the Prevalence of Physical Activity and Their Association With Active School Commuting Among School-Going Adolescents in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Key Points

Implication

Abstract

Discussion

Cite This Study

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