Relationship between addictions and obesity, physical activity and vascular aging in young adults (EVA-Adic study): a research protocol of a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Behavioral and substance addictions are prevalent health problems that, alongside obesity, are linked to reduced physical activity and increased sedentary time. Similarly, arterial stiffness and vascular aging are processes that begin gradually at an early age and are closely associated with morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases. The main objective of this study is to analyze how addictions are related to obesity and body fat distribution, physical activity, sedentary time, arterial stiffness and vascular aging, as well as sleep quality, cognitive function and gender differences in young adults aged between 18 and 34 years.

Methods

This cross-sectional descriptive observational study will analyze data from 500 subjects (250 men and 250 women) aged 1

SUBMITTER: Vicente-Gabriel S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10853417 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature