Parental history of cardiovascular risk factors and childhood cardiometabolic risk: The preventive effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and waist circumference within offspring

Authors

Caroline Brand, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso, ChileFollow
Arieli Fernandes Dias, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilFollow
Camila F. Fochesatto, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilFollow
Anelise Reis Gaya, Project Esporte Brasil (PROESP-Br), School of Physical Education, Physiotherapy, and Dance, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, BrazilFollow
Sean Carroll, Department of Sport, Health & Exercise Science, The University of Hull, Hull, UK.Follow
James P. Hobkirk, Department of Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Hull, UKFollow
Jane D. Pollo Renner, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, BrazilFollow
Cezane P. Reuter, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, BrazilFollow

Abstract

Introduction: In addition to childhood obesity status, the family history of cardiovascular disorders might be used as a tool for screening youth to identify those at the highest risk of developing metabolic impairments later in life. Thus, the aim of the present study was to examine associations between parental history of cardiovascular disease risk factors and childhood cardiometabolic risk, and to examine the role of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and obesity in mediating the relationship between parental history and global cardiometabolic risk. Methods: A cross-sectional study was developed with 2,213 Brazilian youth. The cardiometabolic risk factor (CMRF) score, CRF, and waist circumference (WC) were evaluated. Parental family history of cardiovascular risk factors was obtained through a self-reported questionnaire. Results: Family history of hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity were associated with a higher CMRF score. Also, hypertensive father and high maternal cholesterol, and obesity in both parents increased the prevalence rates of these conditions in the offspring. WC was a mediator in some of these associations, while CRF was a protector for a lower metabolic risk. Conclusion: Evaluating family history, along with WC and CRF is essential for determining pediatric cardiometabolic risk.

Recommended Citation

Brand C, Fernandes Dias A, Fochesat-to CF, Gaya AR, Carroll S, Hobkirk JP, Pollo Renner JD, Reuter CP. Parental histo-ry of cardiovascular risk factors and childhood cardiometabolic risk: The preventive effects of cardiorespiratory fitness and waist circumference within offspring. Balt J Health Phys Act. 2024;16(2):Article8. DOI: 10.29359/BJHPA.16.2.08

Author ORCID Identifier

Caroline BRAND; ORCID 0000-0002-5624-3592

Arieli FERNANDES DIAS; ORCID 0000-0001-6648-8799

Camila Felin FOCHESATTO; ORCID 0000-0002-8777-074X

Anelise Reis GAYA; ORCID 0000-0002-8335-6947

James Philip HOBKIRK; ORCID 0000-0003-0326-3183

Jane Dagmar POLLO RENNER; ORCID 0000-0003-0649-7081

Cézane Priscila REUTER;ORCID 0000-0002-4549-3959

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