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Exploring cardiovascular health in children: the influence of Hemoglobin-to-Platelet ratio in contrasting rural and urban communities.
Nevill, Alan M; Reuter, Cézane Priscila; Brand, Caroline; Sehn, Ana Paula; Pollo Renner, Jane Dagmar; Batista Lemes, Vanilson; Duncan, Michael J.
Afiliação
  • Nevill AM; Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing, University of Wolverhampton, Walsall, UK.
  • Reuter CP; Graduate Program in Health Promotion, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, Brazil.
  • Brand C; IRyS Group, Physical Education School, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, Valparaíso, Chile.
  • Sehn AP; Graduate Program in Health Promotion, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, Brazil.
  • Pollo Renner JD; Graduate Program in Health Promotion, University of Santa Cruz do Sul, Santa Cruz do Sul/RS, Brazil.
  • Batista Lemes V; School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy and Dance. Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre/RS,Brazil.
  • Duncan MJ; Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences Research Centre, Coventry University, Coventry, UK.
Int J Environ Health Res ; : 1-10, 2024 Jul 30.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39078499
ABSTRACT
Understanding the associations and possible mechanisms between Cardiorespiratory Fitness (CRF) and residential location is an important focus of public health research. This is a cross-sectional study carried out with 2250 students (6-17 years), from southern Brazil. In addition to age, sex, and body size measurements, we also recorded hemoglobin and platelet count measurements using venous blood samples (10 ml). The CRF was measured using the 6-minute run/walk test, with predictors explored via allometry. Results identified a novel and independent association between the hemoglobin-to-platelet count ratio and children's CRF, after controlling for confounders. We also provide evidence of a possible mechanism for this association, having identified reduced measures of hemoglobin and increased platelet counts observed in children living in urban (vs rural) areas. These results suggest the need for more effective public health practices and policies addressing the built enviroment´s health effects in Brazil and potentially other congested ciries.
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Texto completo: 1 Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Ano de publicação: 2024 Tipo de documento: Article