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Physical activity and sedentary time in Physical Education classes and their as...
Maziero,Renato Silva Barbosa; Rech,Cassiano Ricardo; Filho,Valter Cordeiro Barbosa; Campos,Wagner deThis study aimed to evaluate the intensity and duration of activities in Physical Education classes and to test their association with cardiorespiratory fitness. It is a cross-sectional study with 614 schoolchildren (51% girls), aged 10 to 17 years old, evaluated by accelerometers in 100 Physical Education classes in Pinhais, Southern Brazil. The intensity of the activities was determined by accelerometry (Acti...
High Blood Pressure in Adolescents of Curitiba: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Bozza,Rodrigo; Campos,Wagner de; Barbosa Filho,Valter Cordeiro; Stabelini Neto,Antonio; Silva,Michael Pereira da; Maziero,Renato Silva BarbosaAbstract Background: Arterial hypertension is a major public health problem and has increased considerably in young individuals in past years. Thus, identifying factors associated with this condition is important to guide intervention strategies in this population. Objective: To determine high blood pressure prevalence and its associated factors in adolescents. Methods: A random sample of 1,242 students enrolle...