ArticleBMC public health2017
Cardiorespiratory fitness levels and associations with physical activity and body composition in young South African adults from Soweto.
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Abstract
backgroundThis observational study aims to describe fitness, and objectively measured physical activity levels and patterns in 409 young black South African adults (aged 19-20 years) from Soweto, as well as to examine associations between physical activity, fitness and BMI.
methodsA sub-maximal ramped step test was used to obtain an estimate of maximal oxygen uptake (VO
resultsOverweight and obesity was more prevalent in females than males (35% vs 8%, p < 0.001). Males had a higher VO
conclusionsThe majority of young South African adults in this study were sufficiently active, and higher MVPA was associated with fitness. However, the high level of sedentary behaviour in this population is of concern and may be contributing to the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in this population. Young South African females are at greatest risk for decreased cardiovascular fitness and should be the focus for future interventions.
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