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A cross-sectional analysis of risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in older females: association between body fat distribution and physical fitness.
- Source :
- Journal of Women & Aging; Mar/Apr2022, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p181-193, 13p, 1 Diagram, 3 Charts, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This study aimed to determine whether body fat distribution and physical fitness would be associated with risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in post-menopausal females. Android fat distribution were more likely to have altered total cholesterol (TC), high-density lipoprotein (HDL-C), triglycerides (TG), glycemic levels (GL) body fat percentage (%BF), and body mass index (BMI), and those with inadequate physical fitness showed clear alterations in TC, HDL-C, and TG. Gynoid fat distribution group fared better regarding CVD risk. In conclusion, adequate physical fitness demonstrates a protective factor against CVDs, with the greatest benefit to those with gynoid fat distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08952841
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Women & Aging
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 155757332
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08952841.2021.1877098