Cross-sectional analysis reveals significant gender gaps in leisure-time physical activity, highlighting trends and disparities across age and education levels.
Key Points
Significant gaps in leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) between genders were observed from 2010 to 2019.
Relative inequality in LTPA was higher among younger adults aged 18 to 24 compared to older groups.
Analysis used Joinpoint regression to evaluate annual percentage change in LTPA trends over the nine-year period.
Efforts to promote LTPA should focus on reducing inequalities, particularly for young individuals and those with intermediate education.