Physical fitness, physical activity and blood pressure in children.
In numerous studies the relationship between physical fitness, physical activity and blood pressure have been evaluated. However, only a minority of the reported studies are controlled. This report gives a review of cross-sectional studies in children and longitudinal dynamic training studies in young adults below the age of thirty dealing with physical fitness/physical activity and blood pressure.
Hansen
H S
HS
Institute of Clinical Physiology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Froberg
K
K
Nielsen
J R
JR
Hyldebrandt
N
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D000293:Adolescent; D001794:Blood Pressure; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D005082:Physical Exertion; D010809:Physical Fitness