Abstract
The aim was to investigate the associations between physical activity (PA), cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and intima media thickness (IMT) or stiffness. This was a population-based cross-sectional study (n = 336) of Danish adolescents [mean age (standard deviation, SD): 15.6 (0.4) years]. PA intensity was assessed objectively (ActiGraph model GT3X) and CRF using a progressive maximal bicycle test. Carotid IMT and arterial stiffness were assessed using B-mode ultrasound. In a multivariate analysis (adjusted for pubertal development and smoking status), CRF was inversely associated with measures of carotid stiffness (standard beta: -0.20 to -0.15, P
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports |
Vol/bind | 23 |
Udgave nummer | 3 |
Sider (fra-til) | e168-e177 |
ISSN | 0905-7188 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - jun. 2013 |