The association between high blood pressure, physical fitness, and body mass index in adolescents
Preventive MedicinePublished 1 February 2003
Gert A. Nielsen, Lars Bo Andersen
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Fitness and BMI were independently associated to BP and BMI was a stronger predictor of hypertension in those with a low fitness level, especially in girls.
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Fitness and BMI were independently associated to BP. BMI was a stronger predictor of hypertension in those with a low fitness level, especially in girls.
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