Decomposing socio-economic inequalities in leisure-time physical inactivity: the case of Spanish children

摘要

BackgroundPhysical inactivity is associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality and entails a substantial economic burden for health systems. Also, the analysis of inequality in lifestyles for young populations may contribute to reduce health inequalities during adulthood. This paper examines the income-related inequality regarding leisure-time physical inactivity in Spanish children.