Physical activity outcomes following preterm birth

Summary Physical activity (PA) is an important mediator of health and disease. Many correlates may play an important role in explaining differences in PA between populations; however, the role of birth outcomes such as prematurity on levels of PA is relatively poorly represented in the literature. C...

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Published in:Paediatric respiratory reviews 2017-03, Vol.22, p.76-82
Main Authors: Lowe, John, Cousins, Michael, Kotecha, Sarah J, Kotecha, Sailesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
birth weight
bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - epidemiology
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia - physiopathology
Child
Child, Preschool
Chronic Disease
chronic lung disease of prematurity
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Exercise
exercise capacity
Exercise Tolerance
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant
Infant, Premature
Lung Diseases - epidemiology
Lung Diseases - physiopathology
Pediatrics
physical activity
Premature Birth - epidemiology
preterm birth
Pulmonary/Respiratory
Respiratory Sounds - physiopathology
wheeze
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Summary:Summary Physical activity (PA) is an important mediator of health and disease. Many correlates may play an important role in explaining differences in PA between populations; however, the role of birth outcomes such as prematurity on levels of PA is relatively poorly represented in the literature. Children born preterm may be at risk for reduced levels of PA as they have increased respiratory symptoms as well as decrements in lung function and exercise capacity. Emerging evidence suggests that the effects are prevalent across the whole range of gestational age. This review summarises the current literature in regards to levels of PA in preterm-born children and also explores PA in cohorts of young adults in order to contextualise the possible impact on long term risks to respiratory health.
ISSN:1526-0542
1526-0550
DOI:10.1016/j.prrv.2016.08.012