Association between parental education and movement behaviours among young children in Okinawa Prefecture: the SUNRISE Japan study

Background: Physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep (movement behaviours) are complementary. Previous studies have suggested a significant association between movement behaviours and the growth, development, and health status of young children. Studies conducted in Western countries have suggested that movement behaviours differ based on parental education. However, this has not been examined in Japan, and there is insufficient evidence on this topic.