| Title: | Physical activity and lifestyle interventions for children at cardiovascular risk : a systematic review |
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| Authors: | ID Contreras-Zapata, Katherine Estephani (Other)
ID Martín-Pérez, Sebastián Eustaquio (Author)
ID Cruz-Hidalgo, Nadia Ximena (Author)
ID Rubio-Zarapuz, Alejandro (Author)
ID Clemente-Suárez, Vicente Javier (Author)
ID Martín-Pérez, Isidro Miguel (Author) |
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| Language: | English |
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| Typology: | 1.02 - Review Article |
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| Organization: |  ZRS Koper - Science and Research Centre Koper
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| Abstract: | Introduction: Structured physical activity and lifestyle changes are promising strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents. We hypothesize that programs meeting the minimum thresholds of frequency and duration—particu-larly those combining aerobic and resistance components—can significantly lower the blood pressure in at-risk pediatric populations.Purpose: To synthesize current evidence on the effectiveness of aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise interventions, alongside lifestyle modifications, in reducing car-diovascular risk among children and adolescents.Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines (PROSPERO CRD42025644256). Searches covered January 2015 to March 2025 across MEDLINE (PubMed), SPORTDiscus (EBSCO), and the Cochrane Library. The included studies were RCTs or quasi-experimental designs integrating exercise with di-etary or behavioral components. The primary outcomes were blood pressure, lipid pro-file, body composition, physical fitness, and health-related quality of life. Study quality was assessed using the PEDro scale and Cochrane RoB 2.0 tool.Results: Twenty-six studies (mean PEDro score: 9.9/10) met the inclusion criteria. Combined aerobic and resistance training with nutritional or behavioral support led to reductions in systolic/diastolic BP (–5 to –8 mmHg), body fat (–2 to –4%), and cholesterol (–10 to –15 mg/dL), alongside gains in aerobic capacity. Interventions in-volving families and school personnel showed greater adherence and cardiometabolic improvements.Conclusions: Integrated physical activity and lifestyle programs are effective at reducing cardiovascular risk markers in pediatric populations. Early implementation in supportive environments is essential for long-term health benefits. |
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| Keywords: | pyhsical activity, cardiovascular risk, hypertension |
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| Publication status: | Published |
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| Publication version: | Version of Record |
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| Publication date: | 01.01.2025 |
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| Year of publishing: | 2025 |
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| Number of pages: | str. 61-94 |
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| Numbering: | Vol. 16, no. 1 |
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| PID: | 20.500.12556/DiRROS-23564  |
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| UDC: | 616.12-053.2:796.011.1 |
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| ISSN on article: | 2232-2620 |
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| DOI: | 10.35469/ak.2025.503 |
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| COBISS.SI-ID: | 248222723 |
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| Copyright: | Copyright (c) 2025 Ms. Katherine Estephani Contreras-Zapata, Mr. Sebastián Eustaquio Martín Pérez, Ms. Nadia Ximena Cruz-Hidalgo, Mr. Alejandro Rubio Zarapuz, Mr. Vicente Javier Clemente Suárez, Mr. Isidro Miguel Martín Pérez |
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| Publication date in DiRROS: | 09.09.2025 |
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