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Editorial

Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?

Klebia Castello Branco et al. Isabela de Carlos Back

One of the most important concerns of pediatrician in this pandemic/post-pandemic period is the damage caused by COVID-19 on children’s daily habits, especially physical activity. Children and teenagers were kept indoors during these 2 years, living their lives through digital interactions and becoming forcefully sedentary.

Studies conducted worldwide have shown that the average daily screen time of children and adolescents was greater than 2 hours a day, with the vast majority of them having a higher time than that recommended for any age.

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  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Exercise/ Physical Activity
  • Lifestyle
  • Screen Time
  • Sedentarism
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04/09/2022 DOI: 10.36660/ijcs.20220064 Views 1
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Physical Activity Knowledge and Levels among Children with Congenital Heart Disease

Adilson Marques et al. Bruna Gouveia

The benefits of physical activity are well documented. Among children and adolescents, physical activity improves cardiovascular, bone and metabolic health, fitness levels, weight status, and sleep. Also, there is evidence of the cognitive, psychological and social benefits of physical activity.The health benefits of physical activity are transversal to all children, including those living with a chronic disease, such as congenital heart disease (CHD), preventing comorbidities, while improving quality of life.,

The importance of physical activity for children with CHD has been documented for a long time. Engagement in physical activity is of high importance for children with CHD because they are at risk of developing other cardiovascular and metabolic diseases,, increasing signs of depression and anxiety. In addition, when present, these health problems can be mitigated by an active lifestyle.–

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  • Adolescents
  • Children
  • Comorbidity
  • Exercise/ Physical Activity
  • Heart Defects, Congenital
  • Knowledge
  • Physical Conditioning
  • Quality of life
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01/06/2020 DOI: 10.36660/abc.20200286 Views 1

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Branco KC, Back IC. Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?. International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences 2022;35(3):316-7.

Electronic Document Format (ABNT)

Branco, Klebia Castello; Back, Isabela de Carlos. Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?. International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, v. 35, n. 3, p. 316-317, Nov. 2021.

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Branco, K. C., & Back, I. C. (2022). Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?. International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences, 35(3), 316-317.

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Branco, Klebia Castello and Back, Isabela de Carlos. Why is Physical Activity Important to Study in Childhood and Adolescence?. International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences [online]. 2022, vol. 35, n. 3, [cited 2026-10-14], pp. 316-317. Available from: <https://journals.cardiol.br/en/article/why-is-physical-activity-important-to-study-in-childhood-and-adolescence/>. ISSN 2359-4802

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Marques A, Gouveia B. Physical Activity Knowledge and Levels among Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia 2020;114(5):793-4.

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Marques, Adilson; Gouveia, Bruna. Physical Activity Knowledge and Levels among Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, v. 114, n. 5, p. 793-794, May. 2020.

Electronic Document Format (APA)

Marques, A., & Gouveia, B. (2020). Physical Activity Knowledge and Levels among Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia, 114(5), 793-794.

Electronic Document Format (ISO)

Marques, Adilson and Gouveia, Bruna. Physical Activity Knowledge and Levels among Children with Congenital Heart Disease. Arquivos Brasileiros de Cardiologia [online]. 2020, vol. 114, n. 5, [cited 2026-10-14], pp. 793-794. Available from: <https://journals.cardiol.br/en/article/physical-activity-knowledge-and-levels-among-children-with-congenital-heart-disease/>. ISSN 0066-782X

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