12 May Children With Atopic Diseases Are Less Physically Active
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Dr. Jonathan Silverberg
Dr. Jonathan L. Silverberg MD PhD MPH
Assistant Professor in Dermatology
Medical Social Sciences and Preventive Medicine
Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Dr. Silverberg: We previously demonstrated that children with atopic disease have higher cardiovascular risk. One possible explanation for this association is that children with atopic disease are more sedentary. Indeed, children with atopic disease have a number of risk factors for sedentary behavior, including poor sleep and flaring of asthma and eczema from vigorous activity.
MedicalResearch.com: What are the main findings?
Dr. Silverberg: We found that children with asthma had decreased vigorous physical activity and less sports participation. In particular, severe atopic disease and atopic disease accompanied by sleep disturbance were associated with less vigorous physical activity or participation in sports and more time watching television and playing video games.
MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?
Dr. Silverberg: Asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever are chronic diseases can negatively impact children’s health behaviors. This study demonstrates that children with atopic disease are less physically active and more sedentary. It is important for clinician’s to recognize the effects of these disorders.
MedicalResearch.com: What recommendations do you have for future research as a result of this study?
Dr. Silverberg: Asthma, atopic dermatitis and hay fever are chronic diseases can negatively impact children’s health behaviors. This study demonstrates that children with atopic disease are less physically active and more sedentary. It is important for clinician’s to recognize the effects of these disorders.
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Citation:
Associations of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Atopic Disease in United States Children
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Last Updated on May 12, 2016 by Marie Benz MD FAAD