Associations of childhood sedentary time and physical activity with arterial stiffness in a 13-year follow-up. (IMAGE)

University of Eastern Finland

Associations of childhood sedentary time and physical activity with arterial stiffness in a 13-year follow-up.

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In 1339 children followed up from age 11 to 24 years, increased sedentariness from childhood through young adulthood accelerated premature vascular damage. Light physical activity reduced arterial stiffness, and increasing time in light physical activity would confer more vascular health benefits.

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Andrew Agbaje.

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