The Exercise, Arterial Modulation and Nutrition in Youth South Africa Study (ExAMIN Youth SA).

ABSTRACT: Background: The impact of a sedentary and unhealthy lifestyle on cardiovascular health is well-documented, however the current obesity and hypertension trends among children is concerning. The ExAMIN Youth SA study aims to investigate the impact of lifestyle behaviors (physical fitness/activity, dietary intake and psychosocial factors) involved in early vascular aging among South African children. Methods: This study is an analytical, multidisciplinary, observational cohort study in a school-based setting. We aim to phenotype a cohort of ~1,000 primary school children (black and white boys and girls between ages 5-9 years) based on current clinical childhood conditions including hypertension and obesity. The primary phenotype is large artery stiffness and retinal microvascular diameters, b

SUBMITTER: Kruger R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7201091 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature