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CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ACTIVE COMMUTING TO SCHOOL
Miria Suzana Burgos1, Debora Tornquist1, Luciana Tornquist1
1Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul, RS, Brazil.
Summary
Active commuting to school was crudely associated with lower glucose and LDL cholesterol in children. However, sociodemographic factors appear to influence this relationship, suggesting a complex interplay in cardiometabolic health.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Health
- Cardiovascular Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Active daily commuting to school is a potential contributor to children's cardiometabolic health.
- Understanding associations between commuting habits and risk factors is crucial for preventative strategies.
- Previous research has explored physical activity and cardiometabolic profiles in youth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between active commuting and cardiometabolic risk factors in schoolchildren.
- To determine if active commuting influences body mass index, blood pressure, and lipid profiles.
- To examine the relationship between commuting methods and metabolic health indicators.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involving 1,743 schoolchildren aged 7-17 years.
- Data collected via questionnaire on school commuting methods.
- Cardiometabolic risk factors assessed included BMI, waist circumference, blood pressure, glucose, triglycerides, and cholesterol levels.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of active commuting was 48.0%.
- Crude analysis showed an association between active commuting and lower blood glucose and LDL cholesterol levels.
- These associations were not significant after adjusting for sociodemographic variables.
Conclusions:
- Active commuting prevalence is relatively low in the studied population.
- A crude link exists between active commuting and improved glucose and LDL cholesterol.
- Sociodemographic factors play a significant role, potentially mediating the observed associations.
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