Research: Kids' screen time may lead to high blood pressure
source: http://gamepolitics.com/2009/08/04/research-kids039-screen-time-may-lead-high-blood-pressure
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A new study indicates that children who spend too much time watching TV or playing video games may be at increased risk for high blood pressure.
HealthDay News reports:
"American and Spanish researchers examined the association between sedentary behavior and blood pressure in 111 boys and girls, 3 to 8 years old. For seven days, the children wore a special device that recorded their activity levels. In addition, their parents reported how much time the youngsters spent watching TV, playing video games, painting, sitting or doing other low-level activities.
The researchers also measured the children's height, weight, fat mass and blood pressure...
"The results of this study showed that TV viewing and screen time were associated with elevated blood pressure independent of body composition in children," the researchers wrote."
The study is published in the current issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
HealthDay News reports:
"American and Spanish researchers examined the association between sedentary behavior and blood pressure in 111 boys and girls, 3 to 8 years old. For seven days, the children wore a special device that recorded their activity levels. In addition, their parents reported how much time the youngsters spent watching TV, playing video games, painting, sitting or doing other low-level activities.
The researchers also measured the children's height, weight, fat mass and blood pressure...
"The results of this study showed that TV viewing and screen time were associated with elevated blood pressure independent of body composition in children," the researchers wrote."
The study is published in the current issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine.
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Alex2112
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well duh
- 2 years ago
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Alex2112
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larrysnotes
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Alex2112:
Be nice Im old not dead......yet.......
- 2 years ago
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larrysnotes
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larrysnotes
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Im not fat, Im old, and games make me crazy. That is why I play ! Im sure my BP is around 170/ 90 when I get shot in the head.
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larrysnotes
