Status of Cardiovascular Health in Chinese Children and Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The American Heart Association defined "ideal cardiovascular health (CVH)" in pediatric populations to promote primordial prevention in cardiovascular diseases. Little is known about CVH and associated sociodemographic factors among Chinese children and adolescents.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate CVH and the associations with sociodemographic characteristics in Chinese children and adolescents.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed baseline data of 15,583 participants aged 7 to 17 years from a Chinese national intervention program against obesity (2013-2014). CVH status was estimated according to 4 health behaviors (nonsmoking, body mass index, physical activity, and diet) and 3 health factors (total cholesterol, blood pressure, and fasting p

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9627810 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature