Association of accelerometry-based and self-reported physical activity with cardiovascular risk in South African children

Association of accelerometry-based and self-reported physical activity with cardiovascular risk in South African children

The burden of non-communicable diseases is increasing, with risk factors emerging early in life. Physical activity reduces cardiovascular risk, but limited evidence exists for children from lower-income countries and mostly relies on self-reported methods that might be inaccurate and biased. We aim...

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Main Authors: Patricia Arnaiz, Felix Guntlisbergen, Denis Infanger, Markus Gerber, Larissa Adams, Danielle Dolley, Nandi Joubert, Madeleine Nienaber, Siphesihle Nqweniso, Rosa du Randt, Peter Steinmann, Jürg Utzinger, Cheryl Walter, Uwe Pühse, Ivan Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2023-09-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
Subjects:
physical activity
accelerometry
self-report
cardiovascular health
children
South Africa
Online Access:https://sajs.co.za/article/view/15494

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