Physical fitness mediates and predicts for high blood pressure among children in relation to weight status

Physical fitness mediates and predicts for high blood pressure among children in relation to weight status

BackgroundPediatric hypertension contributes to adulthood hypertension and target organ damage. Obesity is a well-known predictor for pediatric hypertension; however, the relationship between physical fitness and blood pressure (BP) is unclear among children. This study aimed to compare the differen...

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Main Authors: Hai-Hua Chuang, Wen-Jin Cherng, Chih-Hung Lin, Li-Ang Lee, Kuang-Hung Hsu, Rong-Ho Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
blood pressure
body mass index
childhood obesity
pediatric hypertension
physical fitness
standing long jump
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1157351/full

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