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Family dog ownership and levels of physical activity in childhood: Findings from the child heart and health study in England

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  • Owen, C.G.
  • Nightingale, C.M.
  • Rudnicka, A.R.
  • Ekelund, U.
  • McMlnn, A.M.
  • Van Sluijs, E.M.F.
  • Griffin, S.J.
  • Cook, D.G.
  • Whincup, P.H.

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Dog ownership is associated with higher physical activity levels in adults; whether this association occurs in children is unknown. We used accelerometry to examine physical activity levels in 2065 children aged 9 to 10 years. Children from dog-owning families spent more time in light or moderate to vigorous physical activity and recorded higher levels of activity counts per minute (25; 95% confidence interval [Cl] = 6,44) and steps per day (357; 95% Cl = 14, 701) than did children without dogs.

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  • Owen, C.G. & Nightingale, C.M. & Rudnicka, A.R. & Ekelund, U. & McMlnn, A.M. & Van Sluijs, E.M.F. & Griffin, S.J. & Cook, D.G. & Whincup, P.H., 2010. "Family dog ownership and levels of physical activity in childhood: Findings from the child heart and health study in England," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 100(9), pages 1669-1671.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2009.188193_9
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.188193
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    1. Jennifer D. Roberts & Lindsey Rodkey & Cortney Grisham & Rashawn Ray, 2017. "The Influence of Family Dog Ownership and Parental Perceived Built Environment Measures on Children’s Physical Activity within the Washington, DC Area," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 14(11), pages 1-11, November.

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