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Sport practice among private secondary-school students in Dubai in 2004

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A study was made of sport practice and of knowledge, attitude and practice towards sport among 1475 private secondary-school students in Dubai, United Arab Emirates [‎UAE]‎ in 2004. UAE students practised sport more than non-UAE students [‎33.9% versus 18.7% had good levels of activity]‎ but there was no significant difference in positive attitudes towards sport practice [‎87.1% and 86.2% respectively]‎. A good level of sport [‎vigorous exercise >/= 3 times per week for 20 min]‎ was higher among males [‎26.0%]‎ than females [‎14.7%]‎. There was a significant association between overweight and obesity as well as tobacco smoking and low levels of sport practice. Health education intervention is needed to improve sport practice among young people
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Wasfi, A.S., El Sherbiny, A.A.M., Gurashi, E. & Al Sayegh, F.U. (‎2008)‎. Sport practice among private secondary-school students in Dubai in 2004. http://www.who.int/iris/handle/10665/117483
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EMHJ - Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, 14 (‎3)‎, 704-714, 2008
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704-714
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1020-3397
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