Key result
Olympic Experimental Gymnasium program linked to ~46% lower odds of high blood pressure versus regular schools.
Why the study?
Physical activity and healthy diet in childhood and adolescence may reduce later cardiovascular disease burden, prompting evaluation of the Olympic Experimental Gymnasium project versus regular schools.
Does the Olympic Experimental Gymnasium program reduce cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents?
Cross-Sectional (n=1,113)
Yes
Does the Olympic Experimental Gymnasium program reduce cardiovascular risk factors in adolescents?
Odds Ratio: 1.86 (95% CI 1.36–2.54)
A school-based program promoting regular physical exercise and healthy eating habits was associated with a significant reduction in the prevalence of high blood pressure and overweight in adolescents.
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May support expanded school physical activity programs; leaves open causality and generalizability pending prospective studies.
Scheer et al. (2019) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiovascular risk factors (n=1,113). Olympic Experimental Gymnasium (OEG) program vs. Regular schools (RSch) was evaluated on High blood pressure (Regular schools vs OEG) (OR 1.86, 95% CI 1.36-2.54). The Olympic Experimental Gymnasium program was associated with lower CVD risk, as regular school students had higher odds of high blood pressure (OR 1.86; 95% CI 1.36-2.54) and overweight.
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