Lecturer in Health Pedagogy, University of Tasmania
Kira is an early career researcher with a background in human movement, education (specifically health and physical education) and epidemiology. Kira's current research interests are in the prevention, causes and management of chronic disease. Her recent work aims to understand how individual, social and environmental factors influence risk factors for chronic disease (physical inactivity, nutrition, smoking, alcohol consumption and obesity) across the life course, with a specific interest in urban-rural populations and in populations experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage.
How much physical activity should teenagers do, and how can they get enough?
Dec 16, 2018 13:12 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Many teenagers spend a lot of time being sedentary (sitting or lying down) at school or work, when travelling and during their free time. Modern conveniences such as smart phones, computers and food delivered to your front...
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