Impact of exercise on cardiovascular disease risk in overweight or obese children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the effects of exercise on cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in overweight and obese children and adolescents.

Methods

Two independent reviewers conducted a comprehensive search of databases, including PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, CNKI, and Wan Fang, covering the period from January 1, 2008, to May 19, 2025. Eligible randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included in the meta-analysis. Sensitivity analysis was used to assess the stability of the results. Publication bias was evaluated using funnel plots, and subgroup analyses were also performed.

Results

A total of 83 RCTs involving 5,172 overweight or obese children and adolescents were included. Participants ranged in

SUBMITTER: Men J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326647 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature