Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Lockdown on Anthropometric Parameters in Children 11/12 Years Old

Patón, Rubén Navarro; Arufe-Giráldez, Víctor; Cantarero, David; Ibáñez-García, Alba

doi:10.3390/nu13114174

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“…One of the anthropometric measures that was found to be unaffected was WC, with no significant changes when comparing pre-lockdown and lockdown values in both sexes. The above is in agreement with the study by Ramos-Alvarez et al [ 34 ] in a sample of Spanish children assessed during the pandemic in Spain. BMI results in this study showed increases in the indicator but without significant differences.…”

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Anthropometric Indicators of the Cardiometabolic Risk, Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity of Schoolchildren with Intellectual Disabilities during Lockdown in Chile

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Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted the social, psychological, and physical well-being of the world population. In the case of people with intellectual disabilities, the impact of lockdown on their physical condition and functionality is not completely clear. This study aimed to determine the effects of COVID-19 lockdown on the anthropometric indicators of cardiometabolic risk, muscle strength, and functionality on schoolchildren with intellectual disabilities. The sample was composed of 132 students of both sexes (n = 74 pre-lockdown; n = 58 lockdown) belonging to two special education centers from the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile. Our results showed significant reductions (p ≤ 0.05) in absolute and relative handgrip strength, as well as in functionality, when comparing pre-lockdown and lockdown measurements, with a greater loss in girls than boys. The design and implementation of physical exercise programs centered on strength training are necessary for the physical and functional reconditioning of this population. These programs need to be implemented in special education centers considering the general well-being, quality of life and work needs of people with intellectual disabilities.

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Anthropometric Indicators of the Cardiometabolic Risk, Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity of Schoolchildren with Intellectual Disabilities during Lockdown in Chile

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“…The WHO states that this segment of the population does not comply with the recommended time for them to lead an active and healthy life [ 36 , 45 ]. This fact has been accentuated in Spain as a consequence of the great lockdown of COVID-19, worsening the physical conditioning and anthropometric parameters of children and adolescents [ 4 , 5 , 45 , 46 ]. Manual dexterity is closely related to fitness levels [ 7 , 19 ], so this worsening may be one of the causes of the decrease in their manual dexterity values.…”

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“…This measure resulted in changes in habits in the child and adolescent population, especially in terms of their time dedicated to daily physical activity (PA), time spent using screen devices and eating habits [ 2 , 3 , 4 ]. In addition, these changes in habits have resulted in changes in children’s anthropometric averages, physical condition and psychological and emotional states [ 4 , 5 , 6 ].…”

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Variations in Manual Dexterity in 11- and 12-Year-Old Children in the North of Spain in the SARS-CoV-2 Lockdown

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Arufe-Giráldez

Sanmiguel-Rodríguez

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Between March and June 2019, the SARS-CoV-2 virus broke out in Spain. The lockdown in response entailed the modification of certain habits in the infant–juvenile population, such as those related to the practice of physical activity and the implications derived from it. The aim of this study was to learn the impacts that lockdown had on manual dexterity in children aged 11–12 years. Methods: A total of 50 Spanish children aged 11–12 years (M = 11.40; SD = 0.50) participated, 33 (66%) boys and 17 (34%) girls. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children 2 (Movement ABC-2) and an ad hoc questionnaire for socio-demographic data and other relevant information were administered for the data collection. Results: There are significant differences (p < 0.05) in the results for the manual dexterity variables measured by the peg turning and line drawing tests as well as by the measured, scalar and percentile dimension scores for manual dexterity between before and after the lockdown in both boys and girls. No significant differences were found in measurements related to the triangle assembly variable (p = 0.125). Conclusions: A significant negative impact of SARS-CoV-2 lockdown on manual dexterity values was evident in boys and girls aged 11–12 years.

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“…BMI has also increased signi cantly during the pandemic and as a result, the number of overweight, obese, or extremely obese children has increased from 15.0-21.2%, representing a relative increase of 41.3%. In another longitudinal study, Ramos-Álvarez et al observed an increase in BMI and percentage of fat in children aged 11 and 12 years, with no change in WC values in the post-pandemic period [30]. These studies show that there is still no consensus in the literature regarding the worsening of anthropometric values.…”

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Changes in arterial stiffness in children and adolescents during the period of social restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Godoy-Leite

Santos

Penido

et al. 2022

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PURPOSE: The social restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic had a great impact on the routine of children and adolescents, with important consequences such as sleep, eating, and psychological/psychiatric disorders. Even though there are no studies on the subject, it is possible that these changes in habit and routine have also affected arterial stiffness (AS) in this population, which is an important predictor of cardiovascular risk. This study aimed to assess possible changes in AS, anthropometry, and quality of life (QoL) resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic in children and adolescents. METHODS: A controlled observational cross-sectional study was performed with 193 children and adolescents aged 9 to 19 years, allocated into two groups: before the pandemic (BPG) and one year after the pandemic (APG), matched by age and sex. Cardiovascular parameters were measured non-invasively by brachial artery oscillometry with a portable device. The main AS indices evaluated were the augmentation index (AIx) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) derived from the aortic pulse wave. QoL was assessed using the Paediatric Quality of Life Inventory version 4.0 (PedsQL 4.0). RESULTS: Regarding QoL, the APG showed a worsening in emotional (p=0.002) and school-related (p=0.010) aspects. There was no statistically significant difference for most anthropometric parameters, except for the hip circumference, which was higher in the APG group (p<0.001). The main predictor of AS in the paediatric population, AIx@75, was shown to be increased in the APG group (p<0.001). Other cardiovascular parameters were also different, such as peripheral (p=0.002) and central (p=0.003) diastolic blood pressure, stroke volume (p=0.010), and total vascular resistance (p=0.002), which were shown to be decreased in the APG group, while the heart rate was increased (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Our results show that routine changes resulting from the period of social isolation increased cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents, evident by the increase in AIx@75, which is considered to be an important marker of cardiovascular risk in the paediatric population.

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Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Lockdown on Anthropometric Parameters in Children 11/12 Years Old

Cited by 16 publications

References 32 publications

Anthropometric Indicators of the Cardiometabolic Risk, Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity of Schoolchildren with Intellectual Disabilities during Lockdown in Chile

Anthropometric Indicators of the Cardiometabolic Risk, Muscle Strength, and Functional Capacity of Schoolchildren with Intellectual Disabilities during Lockdown in Chile

Variations in Manual Dexterity in 11- and 12-Year-Old Children in the North of Spain in the SARS-CoV-2 Lockdown

Changes in arterial stiffness in children and adolescents during the period of social restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic

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