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Physical activity is essential for healthy child development, yet 80% of youth are not active enough and we lack information about activity levels of young children. Current physical activity questionnaires were developed in high-income countries without considering the context of low-income countries. They tend to neglect some types of physical activity such as active play. Addressing these issues would make it easier to compare activity levels within and between countries. Such comparisons could help identify countries that are doing well in promoting some types of activity and help other countries develop interventions to increase physical activity. We will develop an…