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Effects of a school-based cross-curricular physical activity intervention on cardiovascular disease risk factors in 11-14 year olds

  • G.J. Knox
  • , J.S. Baker
  • , B. Davies
  • , A. Rees
  • , K. Morgan
  • , N.E. Thomas

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution

    Abstract

    Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is considered the leading cause of premature death «75 years) in the United Kingdom (British Heart Foundation, 2010). It is widely accepted that the underlying mechanism to CVD, namely atherosclerosis, has its genesis in childhood (Berenson et aI., 1998). A number of risk factors have been identified for the early detection of CVD, many of which are thought to be influenced by physical activity (PA) (Strong et aI., 2005).
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationChildren and Exercise XXVII
    Subtitle of host publicationThe Proceedings of the XXVIIth International Symposium of the European Group of Pediatric Work Physiology, September, 2011
    EditorsCraig Williams, Neil Armstrong
    Place of PublicationLondon
    PublisherRoutledge
    Chapter15
    Number of pages5
    ISBN (Electronic)9781136973604
    Publication statusPublished - 8 Sept 2011

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    1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
      SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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