The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Waist and Hip Circumference and Selected Indicators Related to It Among Adolescents From the Kraków (Poland) Population DOI Open Access
Paulina Artymiak, Magdalena Żegleń, Łukasz Kryst

et al.

American Journal of Human Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of the study was to assess changes in waist and hip circumference, as well waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR) waist‐to‐height (WHtR) indices among adolescents (11–15‐year‐olds) from Kraków during COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Cross‐sectional studies were conducted four main districts city years 2020 2022. group consisted 1662 people. Measurements height, circumference taken. collected data used calculate WHR WHtR indices. Statistical analyses performed using two‐way ANOVA post hoc Tukey's test, Kruskal–Wallis depending on normality distribution. Results An increase observed most age groups both sexes. Among 14–15‐year‐old boys, an observed, while girls, majority cohorts showed opposite trend. Additionally, groups, a decrease values sexes, except for boys aged 14–15. Conclusion found that government‐imposed restrictions related pandemic had impact WHR, indicators 11–15 Kraków. While some results regression, suggesting potential factors such reduced physical activity or increased screen time contributing deteriorating outcomes. On other hand, not all changed, which may be attributed absence modifications dietary habits government ceased.

Language: Английский

The effect of the COVID‐19 pandemic lockdown on the distribution of fat tissue and skinfold thickness in adolescents from Kraków (Poland) DOI Open Access
Paulina Artymiak, Magdalena Żegleń, Łukasz Kryst

et al.

Pediatric Obesity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(10)

Published: Aug. 11, 2024

Summary Background The COVID‐19 pandemic has significantly changed the lifestyle and dietary habits of societies worldwide. aim study was to assess changes in distribution fat tissue skinfold thickness adolescents (aged 11–15) from Kraków during period. Methods Two cross‐sectional studies conducted 2020 2022 (before after pandemic) involved 1662 population. Skinfold measurements were taken. trunk adiposity index, limbs‐to‐trunk ratio limbs‐to‐total calculated. Statistical analysis employed a two‐way ANOVA, Tukey's HSD test Kruskal–Wallis test, depending on normality distribution. Results Higher thicknesses observed majority age groups both sexes cohort comparison with cohort. Additionally, higher values index most observed. However, an inverse trend radio. Conclusions introduced restrictions such as lockdown, remote learning, reduced physical activity could have influenced amongst Kraków.

Language: Английский

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The Effects of Twelve-Weeks of Aerobic Exercise on Body Composition, Physical Fitness and Happiness among Obese Adolescents DOI Creative Commons
Seyedeh Masumeh Hashemi

Physical activity in children., Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 1(1), P. 81 - 88

Published: June 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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The Impact of the COVID‐19 Pandemic on Waist and Hip Circumference and Selected Indicators Related to It Among Adolescents From the Kraków (Poland) Population DOI Open Access
Paulina Artymiak, Magdalena Żegleń, Łukasz Kryst

et al.

American Journal of Human Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 4, 2024

ABSTRACT Objectives The aim of the study was to assess changes in waist and hip circumference, as well waist‐to‐hip ratio (WHR) waist‐to‐height (WHtR) indices among adolescents (11–15‐year‐olds) from Kraków during COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods Cross‐sectional studies were conducted four main districts city years 2020 2022. group consisted 1662 people. Measurements height, circumference taken. collected data used calculate WHR WHtR indices. Statistical analyses performed using two‐way ANOVA post hoc Tukey's test, Kruskal–Wallis depending on normality distribution. Results An increase observed most age groups both sexes. Among 14–15‐year‐old boys, an observed, while girls, majority cohorts showed opposite trend. Additionally, groups, a decrease values sexes, except for boys aged 14–15. Conclusion found that government‐imposed restrictions related pandemic had impact WHR, indicators 11–15 Kraków. While some results regression, suggesting potential factors such reduced physical activity or increased screen time contributing deteriorating outcomes. On other hand, not all changed, which may be attributed absence modifications dietary habits government ceased.

Language: Английский

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