Publications by authors named "Cristiano P S Pitanga"
Article Synopsis
- Physical activity has a protective effect against chronic diseases like hypertension, and this study aimed to explore the relationship between changes in leisure time physical activity (LTPA) and hypertension incidence among ELSA-Brasil participants.
- Data from nearly 9,000 participants were analyzed over two time periods, using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire to assess LTPA and statistical methods to test the association with hypertension.
- Results showed that only participants classified as "very active" had a significant reduction in hypertension risk—35% for men and 66% for women—indicating the importance of maintaining high physical activity levels to prevent hypertension.
Combined Effect of Leisure-Time Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior on Abdominal Obesity in ELSA-Brasil Participants.
Maiara do Espírito Santo Cerqueira de Araújo Maria da Conceição Chagas de Almeida Sheila Maria Alvim Matos Maria de Jesus Mendes da Fonseca Cristiano Penas Seara Pitanga Francisco José Gondim Pitanga
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2023
Article Synopsis
- * It analyzed data from the ELSA-Brasil cohort and found that higher physical activity and lower sedentary time were linked to reduced abdominal obesity, especially in men and menopausal women.
- * The findings highlight the importance of maintaining an active lifestyle and reducing sedentary behavior to combat abdominal obesity across different demographics.
[Level of physical activity in the prevention of excess visceral fat in postmenopausal women: how much is needed?].
Cristiano Penas Seara Pitanga Francisco José Gondim Pitanga Carmem Cristina Beck Ronaldo Eugénio Calçada Dias Gabriel Maria Helena Rodrigues Moreira
Arq Bras Endocrinol Metabol
August 2012
Objective: To analyze the level of physical activity (kcal/week) needed to prevent excess visceral fat in postmenopausal women.
Subjects And Methods: The sample included 239 women with a mean age of 57.2 years.