Physical activity, restrictions in activity, and body mass index among urban children with persistent asthma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asthma and obesity are public health problems that disproportionately affect underserved children. Urban children with asthma may be limited in their participation in physical activity, further increasing their risk for overweight.

Objective

To determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity among high-risk children with persistent asthma, to assess physical activity and activity restrictions by level of asthma control, and to evaluate whether activity is associated with weight status.

Methods

We analyzed baseline data from 324 urban children with poorly controlled asthma (3-10 years old) enrolled in the School-Based Telemedicine Enhanced Asthma Management program in Rochester, New York. Caregivers reported their child's asthma symptoms, physical activit

SUBMITTER: Holderness H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5385295 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature