A profile of physical activity, sedentary behaviors, sleep, and dietary habits of Saudi college female students

BACKGROUND: Few studies have reported valid comprehensive data on lifestyle habits of Saudi college females. In addition, studies on sedentary behaviors (SBs) and the duration of sleep of Saudi college students are rare. Saudi females appear to be less physically active and therefore, at a higher ri...

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Published in:Journal of Family & Community Medicine 2019-01, Vol.26 (1), p.1-8
Main Authors: Alzamil, Hana, Alhakbany, Manan, Alfadda, Nora, Almusallam, Sarah, Al-Hazzaa, Hazzaa
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