Sentences with phrase «health behaviours amongst»

Low overall parenting skills as measured by the parenting index were associated with greater risk of a number of poorer health outcomes and health behaviours amongst children.

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This included: attendance levels (studies show a positive relationship between participation in sports and school attendance); behaviour (research concludes that even a little organised physical activity, either inside or outside the classroom, has a positive effect on classroom behaviour, especially amongst the most disruptive pupils); cognitive function (several studies report a positive relationship between physical activity and cognition, concentration, attention span and perceptual skills); mental health (studies indicate positive impacts of physical activity on mood, well - being, anxiety and depression, as well as on children's self - esteem and confidence); and attainment (a number of well - controlled studies conclude that academic achievement is maintained or enhanced by increased physical activity).

«The shortcoming is, when these health needs are unmet, then suicide and suicidal behaviours become more pronounced amongst Indigenous communities,» he said.

Extensive behaviour problems associated with the disorder may contribute to poor psychological health amongst parents.