Adolescents accumulating more physical activity have better arterial health

What is it about?

Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality worldwide. Only a small fraction of children and adolescents engage in sufficient levels of physical activity for their health or follow dietary recommendations. We found that adolescents who engaged more in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity had lower arterial stiffness compared to their less active peers. Light physical activity was not associated with arterial stiffness or carotid artery wall thickness.

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Photo by Rosario Fernandes on Unsplash

Why is it important?

The study emphasise that prevention of cardiovascular diseases should begin in childhood and adolescence. Increasing physical activity and improving diet quality are the key in promoting cardiovascular health and prevent cardiovascular diseases in the long term. Improving physical activity and dietary habits requires cooperation between parents, schools, and society as a whole