Bridging the urban–rural divide: digital literacy as a catalyst for enhancing physical exercise participation in China

W. Li, Zhan Chen · 2025 · Frontiers in Public Health

Summary. Digital literacy significantly increases physical exercise participation in China, with stronger effects for rural residents. Using data from 18,336 participants, the study finds that improved digital skills help rural people overcome structural barriers to physical activity. Enhancing digital competencies in rural areas could reduce urban-rural health disparities and advance health equity through better access to exercise information and resources.

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  author  = {W. Li and Zhan Chen},
  journal = {Frontiers in Public Health},
  year    = {2025},
  doi     = {10.3389/fpubh.2025.1630850},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1630850}
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DOI

10.3389/fpubh.2025.1630850

Countries

China

Regions

Asia

Categories

broadband-and-digital, rural-healthcare

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2026-04-28