Influence of anthropometric factors and physical activity on blood pressure in adolescents from Taguatinga, Federal District, Brazil

• Main Authors: Sebastião Lobo Silva (Author), Bibiano Madrid (Author), Clarice Maria Martins (Author), José Luiz Queiroz (Author), Maurilio Tiradentes Dutra (Author), Francisco Martins Silva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Desafio Singular, 2013-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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This study aimed to analyze the influence of body mass index (BMI) and physical activity level (PAL) on blood pressure (BP) in adolescents. The sample was composed of 799 students of both genders, aged 12.09 (± 0.80). The weight, height and BP were assessed according to internationally established c...