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Factors associated with arterial stiffness in children aged 9-10 years

To analyze the factors associated with stiffness of the great arteries in prepubertal children. This study with convenience sample of 231 schoolchildren aged 9-10 years enrolled in public and private schools in Vitória, ES, Southeastern Brazil, in 2010-2011. Anthropometric and hemodynamic data, bloo...

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Published in:Revista de saúde pública 2015, Vol.49, p.23-23
Main Authors: Batista, Milena Santos, Mill, José Geraldo, Pereira, Taisa Sabrina Silva, Fernandes, Carolina Dadalto Rocha, Molina, Maria del Carmen Bisi
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Language:English
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Summary:To analyze the factors associated with stiffness of the great arteries in prepubertal children. This study with convenience sample of 231 schoolchildren aged 9-10 years enrolled in public and private schools in Vitória, ES, Southeastern Brazil, in 2010-2011. Anthropometric and hemodynamic data, blood pressure, and pulse wave velocity in the carotid-femoral segment were obtained. Data on current and previous health conditions were obtained by questionnaire and notes on the child's health card. Multiple linear regression was applied to identify the partial and total contribution of the factors in determining the pulse wave velocity values. Among the students, 50.2% were female and 55.4% were 10 years old. Among those classified in the last tertile of pulse wave velocity, 60.0% were overweight, with higher mean blood pressure, waist circumference, and waist-to-height ratio. Birth weight was not associated with pulse wave velocity. After multiple linear regression analysis, body mass index (BMI) and diastolic blood pressure remained in the model. BMI was the most important factor in determining arterial stiffness in children aged 9-10 years.
ISSN:0034-8910
1518-8787
1518-8787
0034-8910
DOI:10.1590/S0034-8910.2015049005425