Associations of physical condition with lung function and asthma in adolescents from the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relation of physical condition with respiratory outcomes in adolescents is unclear. We examined the hypothesis that adolescents with a lower physical condition represented by a lower cardiorespiratory fitness and physical activity, and a higher screen time have a lower lung function and higher risk of asthma.

Methods

In a population-based prospective cohort study on 4854 children aged 13 years, we assessed cardiorespiratory fitness by using the peak work rate measured by the steep ramp test. Information on physical activity and screen time was obtained by self-reported questionnaires. Lung function was measured by spirometry and current asthma was assessed by a parental-reported questionnaire.

Results

Taking sociodemographic, lifestyle, and growth-relat

SUBMITTER: Mensink-Bout SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9328392 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature