Physical activity and clustered cardiovascular risk in children: a cross-sectional study (The European Youth Heart Study)

The Lancet ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 368 (9532) ◽  
pp. 299-304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Bo Andersen ◽  
Maarike Harro ◽  
Luis B Sardinha ◽  
Karsten Froberg ◽  
Ulf Ekelund ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Heart Study ◽  
European Youth Heart Study ◽  
European Youth

scholarly journals Relationship between Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study among Low-Income Housewives in Kuala Lumpur

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 6090
Author(s):  
Nur Zakiah Mohd Saat ◽  
Siti Aishah Hanawi ◽  
Nor M. F. Farah ◽  
Hazilah Mohd Amin ◽  
Hazlenah Hanafiah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Cardiovascular disease is a significant public health concern worldwide, including in Malaysia. Various attempts have been made to resolve this issue. One of the most important methods of controlling cardiovascular risk factors is physical exercise. However, today’s women, especially housewives, are often identified by a lack of physical activity. This is alarming to society, as cardiovascular disease can affect the quality of their life. The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular risk factors among low-income housewives in Kuala Lumpur. A total of 63 housewives participated in this cross-sectional study. All participating housewives were asked to fill out a sociodemographic questionnaire and the short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). To evaluate cardiovascular risk factors, anthropometric measurements and blood samples were taken. Findings showed that an average of 70.5 ± 232.4 min/week was spent on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), which indicated a low level of physical activity. Data showed that 90.5% of the subjects had low physical activity, 6.3% were moderate, and 3.2% were considered as having a high level of physical activity. For body mass index (BMI), 58.7% of the respondents were obese, 28.6% were overweight (29.10 ± 5.67 kg m–2), and 81.0% of subjects had a waist circumference (WC) value above the normal range (92.74 ± 16.40 cm). A two-way ANOVA test revealed significant mean differences between systolic blood pressure (mm/Hg) and age groups (p > 0.05). Nevertheless, there was a significant association between MVPA and cardiovascular risk factors using negative binomial regression (p < 0.01). The findings of this study highlight the need for health promotional programs to raise awareness, educate, and engage low-income housewives in lifestyle-enhancing behaviors.

scholarly journals High Occupational Physical Activity and cardiovascular risk factors in employees of Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A. Company: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montse Gómez-Recasens ◽  
Silvana Alfaro-Barrio ◽  
Lucia Tarro ◽  
Elisabet Llauradó ◽  
Rosa Solà
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
High Intensity ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Occupational Physical Activity ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract BackgroundThe impact of occupational physical activity (OPA) intensity, considering adults work many hours a day, on health is unknown. The present study aims to evaluate the association between the high intensity of OPA and cardiovascular risk factors of employees.MethodsA cross-sectional study was carried out in the “Fomento de Construcciones y Contratas S.A. Company” (FCC S.A. Delegation) in 2017, Spain. The intensity of OPA of each employee was classified by work categories in low (≤ 3 METs) or high (> 3 METs). Health and lifestyle data of employees were collected on medical consultation in the workplace.ResultsAssociations were analyzed between the high intensity of OPA and cardiovascular risk factors of employees. 751 employees, 55.5% (n = 417) with high intensity of OPA. An 82.2% (n = 245) of employees with low intensity of OPA presented overweight/obesity compared with 69.0% (n = 171) with high intensity of OPA employees (p < 0.001). In men, high intensity of OPA is negatively associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) (B: -0.042, p = 0.003), waist circumference (B: -0.027, p < 0.001) waist-hip ratio (B: -5.484, p < 0.001), cholesterol (B: -0.007, p = 0.001) and triglycerides (B= -0.003, p = 0.025). In women, high intensity of OPA was positively associated with blood pressure (BP) (systolic BP: B = 0.036, p = 0.005 and diastolic BP: B = 0.040, p = 0.021).ConclusionsIn conclusion, the high intensity of OPA is associated with less cardiovascular risk factors in men, whereas women are associated with high levels of blood pressure, suggesting an influence of gender and work categories.

scholarly journals Assessment of cardiovascular risk and preparticipation screening protocols in masters athletes: the Masters Athlete Screening Study (MASS): a cross-sectional study

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. e000370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara N Morrison ◽  
James McKinney ◽  
Saul Isserow ◽  
Daniel Lithwick ◽  
Jack Taunton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Exercise Stress ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Preparticipation Screening ◽  
Masters Athletes

BackgroundUnderlying coronary artery disease (CAD) is the primary cause of sudden cardiac death in masters athletes (>35 years). Preparticipation screening may detect cardiovascular disease; however, the optimal screening method is undefined in this population. The Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire for Everyone (PAR-Q+) and the American Heart Association (AHA) Preparticipation Screening Questionnaire are often currently used; however, a more comprehensive risk assessment may be required. We sought to ascertain the cardiovascular risk and to assess the effectiveness of screening tools in masters athletes.MethodsThis cross-sectional study performed preparticipation screening on masters athletes, which included an ECG, the AHA 14-element recommendations and Framingham Risk Score (FRS). If the preparticipation screening was abnormal, further evaluations were performed. The effectiveness of the screening tools was determined by their positive predictive value (PPV).Results798 athletes were included in the preparticipation screening analysis (62.7% male, 54.6±9.5 years, range 35–81). The metabolic equivalent task hours per week was 80.8±44.0, and the average physical activity experience was 35.1±14.8 years. Sixty-four per cent underwent additional evaluations. Cardiovascular disease was detected in 11.4%, with CAD (7.9%) being the most common diagnosis. High FRS (>20%) was seen in 8.5% of the study population. Ten athletes were diagnosed with significant CAD; 90% were asymptomatic. A high FRS was most indicative of underlying CAD (PPV 38.2%).ConclusionMasters athletes are not immune to elevated cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular disease. Comprehensive preparticipation screening including an ECG and FRS can detect cardiovascular disease. An exercise stress test should be considered in those with risk factors, regardless of fitness level.

scholarly journals Association Between Physical Activity Level and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Adolescents Living with Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nana Wu ◽  
Shannon Bredin ◽  
Veronica Jamnik ◽  
Michael Koehle ◽  
Yanfei Guan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with a high risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and an increased rate of premature mortality from CVD. Regular physical activity can improve overall health and wellbeing and plays an important role in primary and secondary prevention of CVD. Methods: This cross-sectional study assessed cardiovascular risk factors, physical activity, and fitness (and their associations) in young individuals living with T1D and healthy controls. Primary outcomes included blood pressure, lipid profiles, and physical activity (accelerometry). We included a total of 48 individuals living with T1D and 19 healthy controls, aged 12 to 17 years. Statistical differences between groups were determined with chi-square, independent-samples t-tests or analysis of covariance. The associations between aerobic fitness, daily physical activity variables and cardiovascular risk factors were assessed with univariate and multivariate linear regression analysis.Results: In comparison to healthy controls, youth living with T1D showed higher levels of total cholesterol (4.03 ± 0.81 vs. 3.14 ± 0.67 mmol·L-1, p = 0.001), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) (2.31 ± 0.72 vs. 1.74 ± 0.38 mmol·L-1, p = 0.035), and triglycerides (0.89 ± 0.31 vs. 0.60 ± 0.40 mmol·L-1 p = 0.012), and lower maximal oxygen power (VO2max) (35.48 ± 8.72 vs. 44.43 ± 8.29 mL·kg-1·min-1, p = 0.003), total physical activity counts (346.87 ± 101.97 vs. 451.01 ± 133.52 counts·min-1, p = 0.004), metabolic equivalents (METs) (2.09 ± 0.41 vs. 2.41 ± 0.60 METs, p = 0.033), moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA), and the percentage of time spent in MVPA. The level of HDL-C was positively associated with METs (β = 0.29, p = 0.030, model R2 = 0.17), and the level of triglycerides was negatively associated with physical activity counts (β = -0.001, p = 0.018, model R2 = 0.205) and METs (β = -0.359, p = 0.015, model R2 = 0.208) in persons living with T1D. Conclusions:Youth with T1D, despite their young age and short duration of diabetes, present early signs of CVD risk, as well as low physical activity levels and cardiorespiratory fitness compared to healthy controls. Regular physical activity is associated with a beneficial cardiovascular profile in T1D, including improvements in lipid profile. Thus, physical activity participation should be widely promoted in youth living with T1D.

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