Sedentary behavior and health outcomes among older adults: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: In the last decade, sedentary behavior has emerged as a new risk factor for health. The elderly spend most of their awake time in sedentary activities. Despite this high exposure, the impact of this sedentary behavior on the health of this population has not yet been reviewed. We systematically reviewed evidence for associations between sedentary behavior and multiple health outcomes in adults over 60 years of age. METHODS: We searched the Medline, Embase, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, PsycINFO, CINAHL, LILLACS, and Sedentary Research Database for observational studies published up to May 2013. Additionally, we contacted members of the Sedentary Behaviour Research Network to identify articles that were potentially eligible. After inclusion, the methodological quality of the evidence was assessed in each study. RESULTS: We included 24 eligible articles in our systematic review, of which only 2 (8%) provided high-quality evidence. Greater sedentary time was related to an increased risk of all-cause mortality in the older adults. Some studies with a moderate quality of evidence indicated a relationship between sedentary behavior and metabolic syndrome, waist circumference, and overweightness/obesity. The findings for other outcomes such as mental health, renal cancer cells, and falls remain insufficient to draw conclusions. CONCLUSION: This systematic review supports the relationship between sedentary behavior and mortality in older adults. Additional studies with high methodological quality are still needed to develop informed guidelines for addressing sedentary behavior in older adults.

Association between Physical Activity and Dengue and Its Repercussions for Public Health: New Insights.

Dengue is an endemic disease in tropical countries, mainly in South America, Southwest Asia, and Africa, which, despite having a low lethality rate, can overwhelm health systems. Strengthening the immune system through regular physical activity can be an important tool to prevent contagion, worsening, hospitalizations, and deaths caused by the disease, as seen in the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this point of view aims to analyze the possible association between physical activity and dengue and its repercussions on public health. Comments were made on the main characteristics of dengue as well as on the main vaccines available to date. It was also discussed the impacts of dengue on health systems, in addition to the main repercussions for public health when a very large number of people are infected. It was also commented on the main factors that contribute to the worsening of the clinical stage of dengue, in addition to discussions and reflections on physical activity, strengthening the immune system, and dengue. There are assumptions that regular physical activity can be an important public health strategy to prevent contagion, severity, and hospitalizations caused by dengue and that it needs to be promoted by governments around the world as a tool for preventing and treating not only chronic communicable diseases but also infectious diseases.

Physical activity level measured by accelerometry and physical fitness of schoolchildren.

OBJECTIVE: To describe and compare physical fitness variables according to compliance with the recommendations of physical activity, measured by accelerometry. METHODS: The sample gathered 120 students, 57 boys and 63 girls aged 9 to 11 years. The variables analyzed were: weight, stature, BMI, skinfolds, waist circumference, agility, flexibility, speed and strength of upper and lower limbs, and abdominal strength. Physical activity was measured objectively using an accelerometer. The students were divided into two groups: "complies with recommendations" (≥60min/day) and "does not comply with recommendations" (<60min/day). To verify the normality of the data, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used. The mean values of students who do or do not comply with the physical activity recommendation were compared using Student's t and U-Mann Whitney tests. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: The students who followed the recommendation showed significantly lower values compared to those who did not for adiposity (sum of 7 skinfolds); body weight; body mass index (BMI) and abdominal strength. No significant differences were found in the variables of speed and agility, and the upper limbs' strength was greater in subjects who did not comply with recommendations. CONCLUSIONS: Students who complied with physical activity recommendations had better body composition and more abdominal strength than those who did not.

[Association between the consumption of breakfast and the recommendation of physical activity and the nutritional status in children]. / Associação entre o consumo de café da manhã com a recomendação de atividade física e o estado nutricional em crianças.

The scope of this article is to associate breakfast consumption (BC) with moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) intensity and the nutritional status of children aged 9-11. The sample consisted of 432 children from São Caetano do Sul participating in the International Study of Childhood Obesity Lifestyle and the Environment. Data were collected between 2012 and 2013. The weekly BC was obtained using the self-reported method. To measure MVPA, children used accelerometers and were classified into two groups (<60 versus ≥60 min/day). The nutritional status was presented by body mass index (BMI). Logistic regression models were used, adjusted for gender, age, race, parental educational level and eating score. The mean BC was 5.25 (CI95%: 5.1-5.4) days/week and the MVPA was 59.29 (CI95%: 57.3-61.7) min/day. In the total sample, 55.8% of the children did not perform ≥60 min/day of MVPA and 50.2% were overweight or obese. The daily BC was not associated with MVPA, however, it reduced the odds of children being overweight or obese (OR: 0.51; CI95%: 0.34-0.76; p=0.001). Daily BC reduced the odds of excess weight or obesity in children, though it did not increase the chances of children meeting the recommendations of MVPA. Public policies should encourage daily BC to prevent excess weight or obesity.

O objetivo deste artigo é associar o consumo do café da manhã (CM) com atividade física de moderada à vigorosa (AFMV) e estado nutricional de crianças entre 9 e 11 anos. A amostra foi composta por 432 crianças de São Caetano do Sul participantes do International Study of Childhood Obesity Lifestyle and the Environment. Os dados foram coletados entre 2012-2013. O consumo do CM semanal foi obtido pelo método autorreferido. Para mensuração da AFMV, as crianças utilizaram acelerômetro e foram classificadas em dois grupos (<60 versus ≥60 min/dia). O estado nutricional foi apresentado pelo Índice de Massa Corporal (IMC). Foram utilizados modelos de regressão logística. A média do consumo de CM foi de 5,25 (IC95%: 5,1-5,4) dias/sem e da AFMV foi de 59,29 (IC95%: 57,3-61,7) min/dia. No total, 55,8% das crianças não realizavam ≥60 min/dia de AFMV e 50,2% apresentavam excesso de peso ou obesidade. O consumo diário do CM não se associou com a AFMV, porém, diminuiu o risco de terem excesso de peso ou obesidade (OR: 0,51; IC95%: 0,34-0,76; p=0,001). O consumo diário do CM reduziu as chances de excesso de peso ou obesidade em crianças, mas não aumentou a chance das crianças cumprirem as recomendações de AFMV. Politicas públicas devem incentivar o consumo diário do CM para assim prevenir o excesso de peso ou obesidade.

LIFESTYLE AND ANTHROPOMETRIC INDICATORS HAVE GREATER ASSOCIATIONS WITH STEPS/DAY IN BOYS THAN IN GIRLS.

OBJECTIVE: To verify the association of lifestyle, anthropometric, sociodemographic, family and school environment indicators with the number of steps/day in children. METHODS: The sample consisted of 334 children (171 boys) from nine to 11 years old. Participants used the Actigraph GT3X accelerometer to monitor the number of steps/day, moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and sedentary time (ST) for seven consecutive days. Height, body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and body fat were also measured. Lifestyle indicators such as diet, environment, neighborhood, and parental schooling level were obtained with questionnaires. For the identification of variables associated to the number of steps/day, multiple linear regression models were used. RESULTS: The mean steps/day of boys and girls were statistically different (10,471 versus 8,573; p<001). Among boys, the variables associated to the number of steps/day were: MVPA (ß=0.777), ST (ß=-0.131), BMI (ß=-0.135), WC (ß=-0.117), and BF (ß=-0.127). Among girls, the variables associated to the number of steps/day were: MVPA (ß=0.837), ST (ß=-0.112), and parents' educational level (ß=0.129). CONCLUSIONS: Lifestyle indicators, body composition variables and parental educational level influence the number of steps/day of children, and MVPA and ST are common for both sexes.

NUTRITIONAL STATUS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR, DIET, AND LIFESTYLE IN CHILDHOOD: AN ANALYSIS OF RESPIRATORY DISEASES IN ADOLESCENCE.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the association between nutritional status, physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet, and lifestyle in childhood with respiratory diseases during adolescence. METHODS: Prospective study conducted in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo - Brazil, as part of the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE). During childhood, indicators of lifestyle (body composition, physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet) and family environment were measured in 2012 and 2013. After five years, participants answered the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases (asthma and/or rhinitis). Analyses were determined by logistic regression. RESULTS: A total of 168 schoolchildren (56% boys) were evaluated, and the prevalence of asthma and rhinitis accounted for 15.5 and 25.6%, respectively. Whole milk consumption (Odds Ratio [OR]=1.24; 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 1.03-1.49), having a television in the bedroom (OR=0.29; 95%CI 0.12-0.71), and attending physical education classes ≥2 times/week (OR=0.30; 95%CI 0.11-0.81) in childhood were associated with the presence of asthma in adolescence. Factors significantly associated with rhinitis were as follows: female participants (OR=2.45; 95%CI 1.20-4.98) and whole milk consumption (OR=1.21; 95%CI 1.04-1.40). CONCLUSIONS: Higher consumption of whole milk, not having a television in the bedroom, few physical education classes, and being a girl were factors associated with respiratory diseases. Public policies should be directed toward a healthier lifestyle and the prevention of respiratory diseases.

Back pain in elementary schoolchildren is related to screen habits.

PURPOSE: Verify the influences of physical activity level, nutritional status and screen habits on the prevalence of back pain in Brazilian students. METHODS: The sample consisted of 577 schoolchildren (female = 274; male = 303) aged between 10 and 16 years old, regularly enrolled in the 6th grade of elementary school living in the metropolitan area of the Alto Tietê of the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The prevalence, intensity and frequency of pain was verified with the Back Pain Assessment Instrument. The usual practice of physical activity was verified with the Physical Activity Questionnaire for Older Children/Adolescent. Nutritional status was analyzed using Body Mass Index. Screen habits were obtained through a previously structured questionnaire. RESULTS: The Chi-square test indicated that pain complaint and its prevalence in the cervical region are significantly higher in females (p < 0.05). The multiple logistic regression test revealed that watching television influences the prevalence of cervical pain and that the use of more than one screen increases the occurrence of low back pain in male students (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Female students were the most affected by back pain complain, especially in the cervical region. However, factors associated with the prevalence of back pain were found only in males.

Variáveis de saúde associadas ao estágio de mudança de comportamento em trabalhadores: uma pesquisa transversal / Health variables associated with the stage of behavior change in workers: a cross-sectional survey

Objetivo: Prevalência e fatores associados ao estágio de mudança de comportamento (EMC). Métodos: Nesta pesquisa transversal com trabalhadores do Estado de São Paulo participaram do estudo 970 sujeitos (média 48,1 anos), houve avaliação antropométrica, questionários sobre o EMC, dados demográficos, doenças, percepção de saúde (PS), atividade física (AF), tempo sentado (TS), qualidade do sono e qualidade de vida (QV). Foi feita análise de regressão logística determinando odds ratio (OR) e os intervalos de confiança (IC 95%). Resultados: No sexo masculino, o grupo 1 (G1) está associado à obesidade, classificada pelo índice de massa corporal, ao não cumprimento da recomendação de AF, a PS negativa, satisfação com o sono neutro e QV baixa. O grupo 2 (G2) esteve associado com o não cumprimento da recomendação de AF, com percepção neutra e insatisfeita com o sono, além da QV baixa. No sexo feminino, pertencer ao G1 esteve associado com circunferência abdominal de risco, excesso de peso e obesidade. Associou-se também de forma significativa com a classe social média e baixa, ensino básico, não cumprimento da recomendação da AF, PS negativa, percepção neutra e insatisfeita com o sono, e QV baixa. O G2 do sexo feminino associou-se ao excesso de peso, classe social baixa, ensino básico, não cumprimento da recomendação da AF, PS negativa, percepção neutra do sono e QV baixa. Conclusão: O EMC detecta associações com indicadores de saúde.

Physical activity and health: a historical and conceptual approach / A relação entre atividade física e saúde: uma abordagem histórica e conceitual

This theoretical essay reflects on physical activity (PA) and health and the development of this study area, particularly in Brazil. A historical review is presented based on major research themes in the area since the 1950s and the evolution of PA recommendations for health. Crucial conceptual and operational definitions in the area that have gone through recent updates are addressed. The pa-per highlights relevant institutions and documents, as well as reflects on future perspectives and challenges in the field. Finally, this essay highlights the need to reduce the gap between the robust scientific knowledge already produced about the health benefits of PA and the real action in the field, especially in the primary health care setting

A partir de uma abordagem histórica, conceitual, crítica e didática, este ensaio teórico propõe uma reflexão sobre a relação entre atividade física (AF) e saúde e o desenvolvimento desta área de estudo, com um olhar especial sobre o Brasil. Apresenta-se revisão histórica a partir de grandes temas de pesquisa na área desde os anos 1950 e da evolução das recomendações de AF para a saúde. São abordadas definições conceituais e operacionais que passaram por atualizações recentes e que são cruciais na área. Faz-se destaque a instituições e documentos relevantes, além de reflexões sobre perspectivas e desafios futuros para a área. Por fim, destaca a necessidade da redução na distância entre a solidez do conhecimento já produzido sobre os benefícios da AF para a saúde e os desejados avanços no contexto da promoção da saúde, em especial na atenção primária à saúde

Physical activity level measured by accelerometry and physical fitness of schoolchildren / Nível de atividade física mensurada por acelerometria e aptidão física de escolares

Abstract Objective: To describe and compare physical fitness variables according to compliance with the recommendations of physical activity, measured by accelerometry. Methods: The sample gathered 120 students, 57 boys and 63 girls aged 9 to 11 years. The variables analyzed were: weight, stature, BMI, skinfolds, waist circumference, agility, flexibility, speed and strength of upper and lower limbs, and abdominal strength. Physical activity was measured objectively using an accelerometer. The students were divided into two groups: "complies with recommendations" (≥60min/day) and "does not comply with recommendations" (<60min/day). To verify the normality of the data, the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was used. The mean values of students who do or do not comply with the physical activity recommendation were compared using Student's t and U-Mann Whitney tests. The level of significance was set at p<0.05. Results: The students who followed the recommendation showed significantly lower values compared to those who did not for adiposity (sum of 7 skinfolds); body weight; body mass index (BMI) and abdominal strength. No significant differences were found in the variables of speed and agility, and the upper limbs' strength was greater in subjects who did not comply with recommendations. Conclusions: Students who complied with physical activity recommendations had better body composition and more abdominal strength than those who did not.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever e comparar as variáveis da aptidão física de acordo com o cumprimento da recomendação de atividade física, medida por acelerometria. Métodos: A amostra foi composta de 120 escolares, sendo 57 meninos e 63 meninas, de 9 a 11 anos de idade. As variáveis analisadas foram: peso, estatura, índice de massa corpórea (IMC), dobras cutâneas, circunferências, agilidade, flexibilidade, velocidade e força de membros superiores, inferiores e abdominal. A atividade física foi mensurada de forma objetiva por meio de acelerômetro. Os escolares foram divididos em dois grupos: "cumpre a recomendação" (≥60min/dia) e "não cumpre a recomendação" (<60min/dia). Para verificar a normalidade dos dados, foi utilizado o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov. A comparação dos valores médios dos escolares que cumprem ou não a recomendação de atividade física foi feita pelos testes t de Student e U de Mann-Whitney. O nível de significância adotado foi de p<0,05. Resultados: Os escolares que cumpriram a recomendação, comparados com os que não cumpriram, apresentaram valores significativamente menores para adiposidade (somatória das sete dobras cutâneas), peso corporal, IMC e força abdominal. Não foram encontradas diferenças significativas nas variáveis de velocidade e agilidade; quanto à força de membros superiores (MMSS), constatou-se que ela foi maior em quem não cumpriu a recomendação. Conclusões: Crianças que cumpriram a recomendação de atividade física apresentaram melhor composição corporal e força abdominal que as crianças que não cumpriram.

Changes in commuting to work and physical activity in the population of three municipalities in the São Paulo region in 2000 and 2010. / Mudanças no deslocamento para o trabalho e na atividade física da população de três municípios da região de São Paulo nos anos de 2000 e 2010.

OBJECTIVE:: To evaluate the changes in commuting to work and physical activity (PA) in the population of three municipalities in the São Paulo region in 2000 and 2010. METHODS:: Cross-sectional study with a representative sample of 602 adults (62.3% men) carried out in the municipalities of Santo André, São Bernardo do Campo and São Caetano do Sul in 2000 (n = 304; 66.1% men) and 2010 (n = 298; 58.4% men). Physical activity was assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and participants were classified into active (≥ 150 min/week) and insufficiently active (< 150 min/week). The commuting to work was classified in active transport (walking and cycling), private (bike, car, vans and buses) and public (buses, vans, train or subway). RESULTS:: Average (min/week) PA walk (229.4 versus 190.6), moderate (449.1 versus 347.4), vigorous (354.4 versus 317.4) and total (552.3 versus 442.5) shows the participants were greater in 2010 than in 2000. The prevalence assets increased from 62.2 to 78.2%, respectively. A negative relationship was found between active transport and public with socioeconomic status; active transport and education level; public transport and age. Positive relationship was found only among private transport and socioeconomic status. The average of the total PA (min/week) was higher (p = 0.024; 32.2%) in 2010 than in 2000 for active transport. CONCLUSIONS:: Surveillance data in full PA in the three municipalities of São Paulo indicate that the average active commuting to work increased after ten years, while public transport has decreased.

Accelerometer-determined peak cadence and weight status in children from São Caetano do Sul, Brazil.

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between peak cadence indicators and body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%)-defined weight status in children. The sample comprised 485 Brazilian children. Minute-by-minute step data from accelerometry were rank ordered for each day to identify the peak 1-minute, 30-minute and 60-minute cadence values. Data were described by BMI-defined and bioelectrical impedance-determined BF% weight status. BMI-defined normal weight children had higher peak 1-minute (115.5 versus 110.6 and 106.6 steps/min), 30-minute (81.0 versus 77.5 and 74.0 steps/min) and 60-minute cadence (67.1 versus 63.4 and 60.7 steps/min) than overweight and obese children (p<.0001), respectively. Defined using %BF, normal weight children had higher peak 1-minute (114.5 versus 106.1 steps/min), 30-minute (80.4 versus 73.1 steps/min) and 60-minute cadence (66.5 versus 59.9 steps/min) than obese children (p<.0001). Similar relationships were observed in boys; however, only peak 1- minute cadence differed significantly across BMI and %BF-defined weight status categories in girls. Peak cadence indicators were negatively associated with BMI and BF% in these schoolchildren and significantly higher among normal weight compared to overweight or obese children.

LIFESTYLE INDICATORS AND CARDIORESPIRATORY FITNESS IN ADOLESCENTS. / INDICADORES DE ESTILO DE VIDA E APTIDÃO CARDIORRESPIRATÓRIA DE ADOLESCENTES.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the lifestyle indicators associated with cardiorespiratory fitness in adolescents from Ilhabela, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: The sample consisted of 181 adolescents (53% male) from the Mixed Longitudinal Project on Growth, Development, and Physical Fitness of Ilhabela. Body composition (weight, height, and body mass index, or BMI), school transportation, time spent sitting, physical activity, sports, television time (TV), having a TV in the bedroom, sleep, health perception, diet, and economic status (ES) were analyzed. Cardiorespiratory fitness was estimated by the submaximal progressive protocol performed on a cycle ergometer. Linear regression models were used with the stepwise method. RESULTS: The sample average age was 14.8 years, and the average cardiorespiratory fitness was 42.2 mL.kg-1.min-1 (42.9 for boys and 41.4 for girls; p=0.341). In the total sample, BMI (unstandardized regression coefficient [B]=-0.03), height (B=-0.01), ES (B=0.10), gender (B=0.12), and age (B=0.03) were significantly associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. In boys, BMI, height, not playing any sports, and age were significantly associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. In girls, BMI, ES, and having a TV in the bedroom were significantly associated with cardiorespiratory fitness. CONCLUSIONS: Lifestyle indicators influenced the cardiorespiratory fitness; BMI, ES, and age influenced both sexes. Not playing any sports, for boys, and having a TV in the bedroom, for girls, also influenced cardiorespiratory fitness. Public health measures to improve lifestyle indicators can help to increase cardiorespiratory fitness levels.

OBJETIVO: Associar indicadores de estilo de vida com a aptidão cardiorrespiratória em adolescentes de Ilhabela, São Paulo. MÉTODOS: A amostra foi composta de 181 adolescentes (53% meninos) que faziam parte do Projeto Misto-Longitudinal de Crescimento, Desenvolvimento e Aptidão Física de Ilhabela. Foram analisados: composição corporal (peso corporal, estatura e índice de massa corpórea, ou IMC), transporte para escola, tempo sentado, atividade física, prática de esportes, tempo de televisão (TV), TV no quarto, sono, percepção de saúde, dieta e nível econômico (NE). A aptidão cardiorrespiratória foi estimada por meio do protocolo progressivo submáximo realizado em um ciclo ergômetro. Foram utilizados modelos de regressão linear com o método stepwise. RESULTADOS: A média de idade da amostra foi de 14,8 anos e a de aptidão cardiorrespiratória foi de 42,2 mL.kg-1.min-1 (42,9 nos meninos e 41,4 nas meninas; p=0,341). Na amostra total, IMC (coeficiente de regressão não estandardizado - B=-0,03), estatura (B=-0,01), NE (B=0,10), sexo (B=0,12) e idade (B=0,03) foram significativamente associados com aptidão cardiorrespiratória. Nos meninos, o IMC, a estatura, não praticar nenhuma atividade esportiva e a idade mostraram associações significativas com a aptidão cardiorrespiratória. Já nas meninas, IMC, NE e TV no quarto associaram-se com aptidão cardiorrespiratória. CONCLUSÕES: Indicadores de estilo de vida influenciaram a aptidão cardiorrespiratória, sendo o IMC, o NE e a idade comum entre os sexos. Não praticar esportes, para os meninos, e ter TV no quarto, para as meninas, também influenciaram a aptidão cardiorrespiratória. Medidas de saúde pública para melhorar os indicadores do estilo de vida podem ajudar a aumentar os níveis de aptidão cardiorrespiratória.

Gordura corporal, índice de massa corporal e intensidade da atividade física de acordo com transporte ativo e a prática esportiva em escolares. Um estudo transversal / Body fat, body mass index and physical activity intensity according to active transport and sports practice in schoolchildren. A cross-sectional study

Contexto: A obesidade infantil ocasiona diversas doenças e uma das formas para combatê-la é a atividade física, que exerce um papel fundamental. Objetivo: Comparar as diferentes intensidades da atividade física mensurada objetivamente de acordo com o transporte ativo, a prática de esportes e as atividades físicas estruturadas e seu impacto na gordura corporal e índice de massa corporal (IMC) em escolares. Desenho e local: Estudo transversal de amostra por critério de conveniência, realizado em São Caetano do Sul pelo Centro de Estudos do Laboratório de Aptidão Física de São Caetano do Sul (CELAFISCS). Métodos: Foram avaliadas um total de 584 crianças (277 meninos) que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. A amostra foi dividida em grupos segundo o transporte (ativo e passivo) e a prática esportiva (sim e não). Para análise estatística foi utilizado o teste t Student e o teste U de Mann-Whitney. Para o ajuste das variáveis foi utilizada a análise de covariância (ANCOVA). Resultados: Os meninos demonstraram que, independentemente do tempo de transporte, há efeito do tipo do transporte sobre a atividade física (AF) durante a semana, de intensidade moderada, moderada-vigorosa, AF durante o final de semana de intensidade moderada, moderada-vigorosa e vigorosa. As meninas demonstraram efeito do tipo de transporte sobre a AF durante a semana na AF de intensidade moderada e de intensidade moderada-vigorosa. A gordura corporal e o IMC não apresentaram diferenças entre os grupos. As práticas esportivas não tiveram diferenças significativas em nenhuma das variáveis. Conclusões: O transporte ativo atingiu os níveis de intensidade moderada, moderada-vigorosa durante a semana, tanto no masculino como no feminino. No final de semana, além dessas, a intensidade vigorosa foi encontrada nos meninos.

Fatores do estilo de vida estão associados à adiposidade em escolares de Ilhabela? Um estudo transversal / Are lifestyle factors associated with adiposity in schoolchildren from Ilhabela? A cross-sectional study

Excesso de peso e obesidade têm aumentado no Brasil e no mundo causando grande impacto na saúde pública. O objetivo foi medir a associação do nível de atividade física, o comportamento sedentário e o tempo de sono com a composição corporal de escolares. Uma amostra por conveniência foi composta por 97 escolares participantes do Projeto Misto-Longitudinal de Crescimento, Desenvolvimento de Ilhabela, aparentemente saudáveis, 50 meninos e 47 meninas entre 9 e 11 anos (x 9,8 ± 0,7), com avaliação completa no período analisado (2015 e 2019) em estágio pré-púbere de maturação sexual. Variáveis analisadas: peso (kg); índice de massa corporal (kg/m2); adiposidade pela média de três dobras cutâneas: tríceps, subescapular e suprailíaca (mm); relação cintura quadril (cm). Nível de atividade física, comportamento sedentário e tempo de sono mensurados por acelerômetro (ActiGraph GT3X, analisado com Freedson 1998) dados em counts por minuto. Dados descritos em média (x) e desvio padrão. Normalidade dos dados obtida com o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov e para as associações utilizou-se o coeficiente de correlação de Spearman Rho (SPSS-20.0). Nível de significância adotado P < 0,05. Houve associações significativas entre comportamento sedentário, atividades físicas leve, moderada/vigorosa e as variáveis da composição corporal. Nas meninas, as associações entre o comportamento sedentário e as variáveis da composição corporal foram de maior número e intensidade nas correlações encontradas. Verificamos que meninos realizaram atividade física leve apresentando menores valores na composição corporal. As meninas realizaram pouca atividade física de moderada a vigorosa necessitando aumento desta variável para diminuir adiposidade. O tempo de sono não apresentou associação significativa.

Intervenção em atividade física e tempo sentado de acordo com o estágio de mudança de comportamento de trabalhadores / Physical activity intervention and time sitting in agreement with the change stage of workers behavior

Introdução: O local de trabalho tem se mostrado um ambiente propício para desenvolver intervenções baseadas em teorias do comportamento para promover atividade física e diminuir o tempo sentado em prol do aumento das chances de os indivíduos usufruírem dos benefícios de um estilo de vida mais ativo. Objetivo: Intervenção na atividade física, tempo sentado e na percepção de saúde conforme o estágio de mudança de comportamento em trabalhadores. Trata-se de uma pesquisa quase experimental, realizada dentro de duas instituições, sendo elas o Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo (ICESP) e o setor da Coordenadoria de Recursos Humanos (CRH) da Secretaria do Estado da Saúde (SES-SP), ambas localizadas no município de São Paulo. Métodos: Contou com 81 indivíduos (± 37,8 anos), sendo 37 do Instituto do Câncer do Estado de São Paulo e 44 da Secretaria do Estado de Saúde de São Paulo. Foi realizada avaliação física, intervenções não presenciais e presenciais estimulando o aumento da atividade física e a diminuição do tempo sentado, sendo feita no fim das intervenções uma reavaliação física. Resultados: Os homens tiveram valores superiores aos das mulheres no momento pré e pós-intervenção no peso corporal, estatura e preensão manual direita e esquerda. No pós-intervenção, as médias da atividade física doméstica (P = 0,001) foram superiores nas mulheres quando comparadas com os homens, a percepção positiva da saúde aumentou (P < 0,05) e mais estágios comportamentais ativos (P < 0,05). Os resultados da ANOVA (analysis of variance) mista mostraram aumento da atividade física de transporte (P < 0,05) nos homens e diminuição no tempo sentado durante a semana entre as avaliações (P < 0,05) em ambos os sexos. Conclusão: Intervenção resultou no aumento da atividade física doméstica nas mulheres e atividade física de transporte nos homens, percepção de saúde positiva, estágios comportamentais mais ativos e diminuição do tempo sentado.

[Socioeconomic status indicators, physical activity, and overweight/obesity in Brazilian children]. / Indicadores de nível socioeconômico, atividade física e sobrepeso/obesidade em crianças brasileiras.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the associations between socioeconomic status (SES) indicators and physical activity and overweight/obesity in children. METHODS: 485 children wore accelerometers for 7 days. Variables included time in sedentary behavior and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), and steps/day. Children were further categorized as meeting or not meeting guidelines of ≥60min/day MVPA and ≥12,000 steps/day. Body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage (BF%) were measured using bioelec-trical impedance. Overweight/obesity was defined as BMI>+1 SD and BF%≥85th percentile. Parents answered questionnaires that questioned total annual household income, parental education level, parental employment status and automobile ownership. RESULTS: Children averaged 59.5min/day in MVPA (44.1% met MVPA guidelines), and 9639 steps/day (18.4% met steps/day guidelines). 45.4% and 33% were overweight/obese classified by BMI and BF% respectively. Higher relative total annual household income level (Odds Ratio 0.31; 95% confidence interval=0.15-0.65), and relatively higher maternal (OR=0.38; 95%CI=0.20-0.72) and paternal (OR=0.36; 95%CI=0.17-0.75) education levels were associ-ated with lower odds of children meeting MVPA guidelines. Household automobile ownership was associated with lower odds of children meeting MVPA (OR=0.48; 95%CI=0.31-0.75) and steps/day guidelines (OR=0.44; 95%CI=0.26-0.74). CONCLUSIONS: SES indicators were not associated with overweight/obesity, but higher SES was associated with lower odds of children meeting MVPA guidelines.

The prevalence of physical activity and its associated effects among students in the São Paulo public school network, Brazil.

The current study evaluated physical activity (PA) level and its associated effects among students in the public network of São Paulo, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was taken using a representative sample of students in São Paulo public school system. International Physical Activity Questionnaire determined PA level. Students who reported at least 300 minutes/week of PA were considered active. The independente variables were: gender, age, body mass index, education, region, recognition of the Agita São Paulo program. The prevalence of regular PA was 71.7%. Males (PR = 1.09, 95% CIs = 1.04 -1.15) at least 17 years old (PR = 1.16, 95% CIs 1.09-1.24) in their 3rd year of high school (PR = 1.20, 95% CIs = 1.12-1.29) who resided in the Midwest region (PR = 1.27, 95% CIs 1.16-1.38) were most likely to be active. Males at least 17 years old in their 3rd year of high school who lived in the Midwest and recognized the Agita São Paulo/Agita Galera program had higher levels of PA. São Paulo students presented a high level of PA. Moreover, males older than 17 years, attending their 3rd year of high school, who lived in the Midwest region, and recognized the Agita São Paulo/Agita Galera program were the most likely to be more active.

Physical activity and mortality due to covid-19 in the brazilian capitals: an ecological analysis / Actividad física y mortalidad por covid-19 en las capitales brasileñas: un análisis ecológico / Atividade física e mortalidade por covid-19 nas capitais brasileiras: uma análise ecológica

ABSTRACT Introduction: Few studies have analyzed the association between physical activity and hospitalizations or mortality as a result of the new coronavirus, particularly in Brazil. Objective: To analyze the association between physical activity and deaths by Covid-19 in the Brazilian capitals. Method: An observational cross-sectional ecological study, in which data on the prevalence of physical activity during leisure time, and deaths by Covid-19 were analyzed for twenty-six Brazilian capitals plus the Federal District. Data were collected through the Risk Factor Surveillance System for chronic non-communicable diseases, and SUS Analytical for COVID-19 in Brazil, of the Brazilian Ministry of Health. For the data analysis, simple Pearson correlation and multiple regression were used, with a level of significance of 5%. Results: The data show the existence of an inverse correlation between physical activity during leisure time and accumulated deaths (r = −0.44, p = 0.03), mortality rate/100,000 inhabitants (r = −0.43, p = 0.02), and the lethality of the disease (r = −0.51, p = 0.01). They also show an inverse association between physical activity during leisure time and accumulated deaths (β = −485.1, p = 0.04), as well as with the lethality of the disease (β = −0.21, p = 0.02), even after adjusting for confounding variables. Conclusion: The inverse association observed between physical activity, accumulated deaths, and lethality of Covid-19 can bring important reflections on the actions that have been implemented by government agencies, at both state and municipal levels, in relation to the practice of physical activity by the population. Level of evidence III; Cross-sectional ecological study.

RESUMEN Introducción: Pocos estudios han analizado la asociación entre actividad física y las hospitalizaciones o la mortalidad por el nuevo coronavirus, especialmente en Brasil. Objetivo: Analizar la asociación entre la actividad física y las muertes por COVID-19 en las capitales brasileñas. Métodos: Estudio ecológico observacional transversal, donde se analizaron datos de prevalencia de la actividad física en el tiempo libre y las muertes por COVID-19 en 26 capitales brasileñas y en el Distrito Federal. Los datos fueron recopilados a través del Sistema de Vigilancia de Factores de Riesgo de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles y SUS Analítico para COVID-19 del Ministerio de Salud de Brasil. Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó la correlación de Pearson simple y la regresión múltiple con un nivel de significancia del 5%. Resultados: Los datos demuestran la existencia de una correlación inversa entre la actividad física en el tiempo libre y las muertes acumuladas (r = −0,44, p = 0,03), la tasa de mortalidad / 100.000 habitantes (r = −0,43, p = 0,02) y también con la letalidad de la enfermedad (r = −0,51, p = 0,01). También demuestran una asociación inversa entre la actividad física en el tiempo libre y las muertes acumuladas (β = −485,1, p = 0,04), así como con la letalidad de la enfermedad (β = −0,21, p = 0,02), incluso después del ajuste por variables de confusión. Conclusión: La asociación inversa observada entre la actividad física, las muertes acumuladas y la letalidad de la COVID--19 puede traer consigo importantes reflexiones sobre las acciones que están siendo implementadas por organismos gubernamentales, tanto en el ámbito estatal como municipal, en cuanto a la práctica de la actividad física por parte de la población. Nivel de evidencia III; Estudio ecológico transversal.

RESUMO Introdução: Poucos estudos analisaram a associação entre atividade física e hospitalizações ou mortalidade pelo novo coronavírus, principalmente no Brasil. Objetivo: Analisar a associação entre atividade física e óbitos por COVID-19 nas capitais brasileiras. Métodos: Estudo ecológico observacional transversal, no qual foram analisados dados de prevalência de atividade física de lazer e óbitos por Covid-19 em 26 capitais brasileiras e Distrito Federal. Os dados foram coletados por meio do Sistema de Vigilância de Fatores de Risco de doenças crônicas não transmissíveis e SUS Analítico para COVID-19 do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil. Para a análise dos dados, empregou-se correlação de Pearson simples e regressão múltipla com nível de significância de 5%. Resultados: Os dados demonstram existência de correlação inversa entre atividade física de lazer e óbitos acumulados (r = −0,44, p = 0,03), taxa de mortalidade/100.000 habitantes (r = −0,43, p = 0,02) e também com a letalidade da doença (r = −0,51, p = 0,01). Também demonstram associação inversa entre atividade física no lazer e óbitos acumulados (β = −485,1, p = 0,04), bem como com a letalidade da doença (β = −0,21, p = 0,02), mesmo após ajuste para variáveis de confundimento. Conclusão: A associação inversa observada entre atividade física, óbitos acumulados e letalidade da COVID-19 pode trazer reflexos importantes sobre as ações que vêm sendo implementadas por órgãos governamentais, tanto no âmbito estadual quanto municipal, no que diz respeito à prática de atividade física da população. Nível de evidência III; Estudo transversal ecológico.

Nutritional status, physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet, and lifestyle in childhood: an analysis of respiratory diseases in adolescence / Estado nutricional, atividade física, comportamento sedentário, dieta e estilo de vida na infância: uma análise de doenças respiratórias na adolescência

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the association between nutritional status, physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet, and lifestyle in childhood with respiratory diseases during adolescence. Methods: Prospective study conducted in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo - Brazil, as part of the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE). During childhood, indicators of lifestyle (body composition, physical activity, sedentary behavior, diet) and family environment were measured in 2012 and 2013. After five years, participants answered the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) questionnaire for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases (asthma and/or rhinitis). Analyses were determined by logistic regression. Results: A total of 168 schoolchildren (56% boys) were evaluated, and the prevalence of asthma and rhinitis accounted for 15.5 and 25.6%, respectively. Whole milk consumption (Odds Ratio [OR]=1.24; 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 1.03-1.49), having a television in the bedroom (OR=0.29; 95%CI 0.12-0.71), and attending physical education classes ≥2 times/week (OR=0.30; 95%CI 0.11-0.81) in childhood were associated with the presence of asthma in adolescence. Factors significantly associated with rhinitis were as follows: female participants (OR=2.45; 95%CI 1.20-4.98) and whole milk consumption (OR=1.21; 95%CI 1.04-1.40). Conclusions: Higher consumption of whole milk, not having a television in the bedroom, few physical education classes, and being a girl were factors associated with respiratory diseases. Public policies should be directed toward a healthier lifestyle and the prevention of respiratory diseases.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre estado nutricional, atividade física, comportamento sedentário, dieta e estilo de vida na infância e doenças respiratórias durante a adolescência. Métodos: Estudo prospectivo realizado em São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo, como parte do International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment. Indicadores do estilo de vida (composição corporal, atividade física, comportamento sedentário, dieta) e do ambiente familiar foram mensurados durante a infância, em 2012 e 2013. Após cinco anos, os escolares responderam o questionário do International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC) para o diagnóstico de doenças respiratórias (asma e/ou rinite). Análises foram determinadas por meio da regressão logística. Resultados: Foram avaliados 168 escolares (56% meninos), e as prevalências de asma e rinite observadas foram 15,5 e 25,6%, respectivamente. Consumir leite integral (Odds Ratio [OR]=1,24; intervalo de confiança 95% [IC95%] 1,03-1,49), ter televisão no quarto (OR=0,29; IC95% 0,12-0,71) e praticar aulas de educação física ≥2 vezes/semana (OR=0,30; IC95% 0,11-0,81) na infância foram associados com a presença de asma na adolescência. Os fatores significativamente associados à rinite foram: ser do sexo feminino (OR=2,45; IC95% 1,20-4,98) e consumir leite integral (OR=1,21; IC95% 1,04-1,40). Conclusões: Consumir mais leite integral, não ter televisão no quarto, ter tido poucas aulas de educação física e ser do sexo feminino foram fatores associados às doenças respiratórias. Políticas públicas devem ser dirigidas para um estilo de vida mais saudável e a prevenção de doenças respiratórias.