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Melika Melunović1, Mirela Lisičić-Konaković2, Belma Krdžalić-Zečević3

  • 1Paediatrics Department, Novo Sarajevo Health Centre, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Medicinski Glasnik : Official Publication of the Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
|March 25, 2025
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Increased physical activity (PA) in preschool children is linked to fewer acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Reducing sedentary behavior (SB) can help decrease ARI incidence in young children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Acute respiratory infections (ARIs) are a common health concern in preschool children.
  • Sedentary behavior (SB) and physical activity (PA) levels are potential modifiable factors influencing ARI risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlation between physical activity (PA) and acute respiratory infections (ARIs) in preschool children aged 5 to 7 years.

Main Methods:

  • Data on ARIs, SB, and PA were collected using custom questionnaires.
  • Statistical analyses examined the relationships between these variables.

Main Results:

  • A total of 129 children participated. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) showed a negative correlation with training frequency.
  • Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) correlated positively with electronic gaming device use and negatively with nature time.
  • Overall ARIs were negatively correlated with training frequency on weekdays and weekends.

Conclusions:

  • Increased sedentary behavior (SB) and reduced physical activity (PA) negatively impact ARI rates.
  • Programs promoting physical activity in young children are recommended to mitigate ARI incidence.
Abstract

Keywords:
childexercisepreschoolrespiratory infectionssedentary behaviour

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