Journal of Paediatric Medicine & Surgery
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The Impact of Physical Activity on Pediatric Cardiovascular Health

Received Date: Jun 01, 2024 / Published Date: Jun 28, 2024

Citation: Reynolds O (2024) The Impact of Physical Activity on Pediatric Cardiovascular Health. J Paediatr Med Sur 8: 284.DOI: 10.4172/jpms.1000284

Copyright: © 2024 Reynolds O. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

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Physical activity is integral to pediatric cardiovascular health, although its specific effects on individual cases are not extensively studied. This case report focuses on a 10-year-old child diagnosed with mild obesity and early cardiovascular risk factors, investigating the impact of a six-month physical activity program. Throughout the study, the child's cardiovascular markers and overall health were monitored, revealing notable enhancements. The interventions led to substantial improvements in cardiovascular fitness, a decrease in body mass index by 5 percentile points, and favourable changes in lipid profiles, including lowered total cholesterol and LDL levels and a slight increase in HDL levels. These findings underscore the critical role of structured physical activity in managing pediatric cardiovascular health and advocate for tailored interventions targeting at-risk children. Further research is essential to delineate optimal exercise protocols and long-term cardiovascular outcomes, thus informing effective preventive strategies and clinical management approaches.

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