Association of Physical Fitness and Anthropometric Parameters With Lung Function in 7-Year-Old Children

CONCLUSIONS: Handgrip strength and waist circumference were associated with lung function in healthy children highlighting the influence of upper body muscular strength and trunk dimension on lung function. Our results corroborate the need to promote physical fitness during childhood to protect against lung complications in later on in life.PMID:38307007 | DOI:10.1123/pes.2023-0128

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Source: Pediatric Exercise Science - February 2, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Iker Garc ía Marta San-Mill án Jorge Cazorla-Gonz ález Blanca Rom án-Viñas Juan Serrano-Ferrer Anna J òdar-Portas Anna Prats-Puig Raquel Font-Llad ó Source Type: research