The role of physical activity, obesity and perception of weight status in the prevention of elevated blood pressure in youth: biological and behavioral investigations

Background: Effective interventions to prevent obesity in youth are needed in order to alleviate the public health burden associated with elevated blood pressure (BP). However, interventions designed to prevent obesity through increased physical activity levels have had limited success. === Objecti...

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Main Author: Maximova, Ekaterina
Other Authors: Gilles Paradis (Supervisor1)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2010
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