Dyslipidaemias and Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract

Cerebral palsy people present movement difficulty and are liable to develop disorders associated with sedentary lifestyles such as dyslipidaemias and cardiovascular diseases. This study aimed to assess physical activity and the prevalence of lipid abnormalities in 29 children with cerebral palsy who were being treated in two care centers in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. Physical activity was calculated using a survey. Blood glucose, total cholesterol, HDL-C, LDL-C, and triglycerides were determined. Forty-eight percent had at least one dyslipidaemia. The most frequent lipid abnormalities were hypertriglyceridaemia and low HDL-C. High prevalence of the atherogenic index was found. The physical activity of children was lower than recommended for their age. Sixty-two percent attended rehabilitation sessions, 10% attended sports classes, 14% rehabilitation plus sports and 14% did not engage in intentional physical activity. There is high frequency of lipid disorders in children with cerebral palsy. Greater participation in physical activity should be promoted in children to improve their metabolic status and quality of life, especially those suffering from cerebral palsy.

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Macías-Cervantes, M. , Arriola-Nuñez, M. , Díaz-Cisneros, F. , Rivera-Cisneros, A. , de la Roca-Chiapas, J. and Pérez-Vázquez, V. (2014) Dyslipidaemias and Physical Activity in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Health, 6, 1030-1037. doi: 10.4236/health.2014.610129.

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