Open AccessThe Prevalence of Obesity and Elevated Blood Pressure in Adolescent Student Athletes From the State of Mississippi
Author(s) -
Eric C. Stiefel,
Larry D. Field,
William H. Replogle,
L McIntyre,
Oduche Igboechi,
Felix H. Savoie
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
orthopaedic journal of sports medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.329
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2325-9671
DOI - 10.1177/2325967116629368
Subject(s) - medicine , athletes , obesity , body mass index , demography , blood pressure , physical therapy , sports medicine , sociology
The present study emphasizes the importance of screening for obesity and elevated blood pressure during the athlete's preparticipation physical examination.
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