Association between C-reactive protein levels and physical fitness in 7 to 9 year old children at poor elementary schools in Surakarta, Indonesia

• Main Authors: Lilisianawati Lilisianawati (Author), Endang Dewi Lestari (Author), Diana Mayasari Hadianto (Author), Maria Galuh Kamenyangan Sari (Author), Leilani Lestarina (Author), Harsono Salimo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Indonesian Pediatric Society Publishing House, 2009-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background  Data  regarding inflammatory factors  in  children are not  so  well developed  as  in adults. Higher levels  of  physical fitness may be helpful in modifying the low-grade inflammatory state  that is  indexed  by  C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. Objective  To  evaluate the association ...