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Impact of physical exercise/activity on vascular structure and inflammation in pediatric populations: A literature review
Author(s) -
Cayres Suziane Ungari,
Agostinete Ricardo Ribeiro,
Antunes Barbara,
Lira Fabio Santos,
Fernandes Rômulo Araújo
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12149
Subject(s) - inflammation , psychological intervention , physical activity , medicine , physical therapy , medline , nursing , political science , law
Purpose To describe the effects of physical exercise/activity on the vascular architecture of children and adolescents, as well as to identify the effects of inflammation and sedentary behaviors on this relationship. Methods Potentially relevant articles were identified in the databases MEDLINE and PubMed covering the period from 2000 to 2015. No language restrictions were applied. Results Thirteen articles were found that included obese boys and girls in their samples (aged 9–19). Six interventional studies assessed inflammation and in five of these, physical exercise decreased inflammation. In 10 studies, vascular architecture was affected by physical exercise/activity. Conclusions The impact of physical exercise on vascular architecture and inflammation seems relevant, but has been mainly investigated in obese groups. Practical Implications Health professionals should act together in organized interventions in schools, targeting the promotion of higher physical activity levels in children and adolescents.