Association of Early Sports Practice with Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Community-Dwelling Adults: A Retrospective Epidemiological Study

Abstract

Key Points Sports practice has a protective effect against cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents. The prevalence of central obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia and hypertension was lower in participants who reported early sports practice. Early sports practice was a protective factor against hypertension in adult life, independent of current physical activity level.

Keywords

• Physical activity
• Cardiometabolic
• Youth
• Motor behavior
• Health