Lene Lochte, Kim G. Nielsen, Poul Erik Petersen and Thomas A. E. Platts-MillsBMC PediatricsBMC series – open, inclusive and trusted201616:50
Abstract
Background
Childhood asthma is a global problem affecting the respiratory health of children. Physical activity (PA) plays a role in the relationship between asthma and respiratory health. We hypothesized that a low level of PA would be associated with asthma in children and adolescents. The objectives of our study were to (1) summarize the evidence available on associations between PA and asthma prevalence in children and adolescents and (2) assess the role of PA in new-onset or incident asthma among children and adolescents.