The Influence of Obesity in the Autonomic Nervous System Activity in School-Aged Children in Northern Portugal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Introduction: Obesity is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases in childhood, being an important public health issue. Excessive weight has been associated with autonomic dysfunction but the evidence in children is scarce. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of overweight a...

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Main Authors: Beatriz Gonçalves Teixeira, Inês Paciência, João Cavaleiro Rufo, Francisca Mendes, Mariana Farraia, Patrícia Padrão, Pedro Moreira, André Moreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2023-05-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/17144