Trends in children's physical activity and weight status in high and low socio‐economic status areas of Melbourne, Victoria, 1985–2001

Objective: To examine trends in active transport to and from school, in school sport and physical education (PE), and in weight status among children from high and low socio‐economic status (SES) areas in Melbourne, Victoria, between 1985 and 2001.

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