Significant Differences between Serum CRP Levels in Children in Different Categories of Physical Activity : the PLAY Study : Cardiovascular Topics
Cardiovasc. j. Afr. (Online)
; 21(6): 16-322, 2010.
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in English
| AIM (Africa)
| ID: biblio-1260433
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ABSTRACT
Low-grade systemic inflammation is emerging as a component of the metabolic syndrome. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between serum C-reactive protein (CRP); physical activity and body composition in 193 black children aged 13 to 18 years from a South African township. Demographic information and anthropometric measurements were taken; and fasting blood samples were analysed for high-sensitivity serum CRP. Body fat was measured by air displacement plethysmography. There was a trend towards higher serum CRP in the boys with a higher percentage body fat. After multiple regression analyses; waist circumference in the girls was significantly associated with serum CRP. In the boys; there was an inverse correlation between percentage body fat and fitness; and between fitness and serum CRP. Significant differences were found between serum CRP in the different physical activity categories; with lower serum CRP in the girls in the higher physical activity group. Obesity should be prevented in South African children by encouraging physical activity
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Database:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
C-Reactive Protein
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Child
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Serum
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Individuality
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Motor Activity
Language:
English
Journal:
Cardiovasc. j. Afr. (Online)
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article