A5052674939- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Physical Activity and Health
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Public Health and Environmental Issues
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Sports and Physical Education Research
- Pregnancy-related medical research
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Social Sciences and Policies
- Sports Performance and Training
Universidad de Santiago de Chile
2023-2025
Arturo Prat University
2025
Universidad Autónoma de Chile
2023-2024
Universidad SEK
2020-2023
Universidad de Las Américas
2023
University of the Americas
2023
Universidad Internacional SEK
2020
Unhealthy lifestyles risk factors, such as smoking, alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, poor diet, and obesity, have been associated with a higher of all-cause cause-specific mortality. However, composite score these unhealthy behaviours has not considered, particularly in Latin American populations. Herein, we examined the association lifestyle factors mortality Mexican adults. A total 159,517 adults from Mexico City Prospective Study (MCPS) were included. Data on sociodemographic,...
The school environment (SE) plays a crucial role in determining adolescents' physical activity (PA), including education classes, sports spaces and facilities, active recreation. This study aimed to evaluate the association between SE indicators of PA sitting time (ST), while exploring Brazilian sociodemographic differences. was characterized by practices, outside regular class hours, running/athletic track condition, use courtyard for with professional, participation inter-school games or...
Abstract This study aimed to compare compliance with 24-h movement guidelines across countries and examine the associations markers of adiposity in adults from eight Latin American countries. The sample consisted 2338 aged 18–65 years. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) sedentary behavior (SB) data were objectively measured using accelerometers. Sleep duration was self-reported a daily log. Body mass index waist circumference assessed as adiposity. Meeting defined ≥ 150 min/week...
The accumulation of body fat is an important cardiometabolic risk factor; however, there no consensus about which measure more reliable for the assessment in people with intellectual disabilities. aim present study was to primarily validate submandibular skinfold as anthropometric measurement children, adolescents, and adults disabilities, using a cross-sectional made up 131 (67.2% men) mild moderate disability. indicators used were: mass index (kg/m2), neck circumference (cm), waist calf...
Abstract In this study we examined the combined association of physical activity and sitting time with cardiometabolic risk factors in adults Chile. This is a cross-sectional based on 3201 aged from 18 to 98 years Chilean National Health Survey (2016–2017) who responded GPAQ questionnaire. Participants were considered inactive if spent < 600 METs-min/wk −1 activity. High was defined as ≥ 8 h/day. We classified participants into following 4 groups: active low time; high time. The metabolic...
Lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted social, psychological, and physical well-being of world population. In case people with intellectual disabilities, impact lockdown on their condition functionality is not completely clear. This study aimed determine effects anthropometric indicators cardiometabolic risk, muscle strength, schoolchildren disabilities. The sample was composed 132 students both sexes (n = 74 pre-lockdown; n 58 lockdown) belonging two special education...
Neighborhood built environment is associated with domain-specific physical activity. However, few studies representative samples have examined the association between perceived neighborhood safety indicators and active transportation in Latin America. This study aimed to examine associations of adults from eight American countries. Data were obtained Study Nutrition Health (n = 8547, aged 18–65). Active (walking cycling) was assessed using long form International Physical Activity...
Handgrip strength is a simple measure of general muscle and related to functionality in people with intellectual disabilities. The objective this research was describe the normative values absolute relative handgrip children, adolescents adults according sex. sample made up 264 schoolchildren (n = 168 men) belonging five special education schools Santiago Chile. results show higher levels males compared females. maximum peak manual reached females adolescence decrease adulthood. Relative are...
Abstract Background The prevalence of overweight/obesity has been increasing globally and in people with Intellectual Disabilities (IDs), this problem is exacerbated even more, which added to a low physical condition that contributes the deterioration functionality increases risk developing chronic diseases course life. Therefore, aim study was establish cut‐off points for levels isometric handgrip limb explosive strength children, adolescents adults, identify IDs their respective...
Mini handball is among the sports included as part of school physical education in Chile to improve children’s motor skills and motivate their adherence a healthy active lifestyle response concerns about this country’s high level childhood obesity. To end, non-linear pedagogy (NLP) has been used develop through mini context. However, socioeconomic differences that influence development have not considered determine whether methodology applies everyone. The aim present observational study...
This study aims to validate the five repetition sit stand test (5R-STS) as a measure of strength and functionality in adolescents adults with intellectual disabilities (ID). The sample was made up 159 subjects ID (85 74 adults) both sexes, average age 18.36 (5.26) years, belonging four special educational centers from Santiago, Chile. Absolute (AHGS) relative (RHGS) handgrip countermovement jump (CMJ) were considered muscle evaluation tests. timed go (TUG) agility 4 × 10 m functional...
Cardiometabolic risk factors such as obesity, raised blood pressure, high glucose and dyslipidemia are emerging health concerns worldwide. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate combined association between physical activity depressive symptoms with cardiometabolic in Chilean adults. Data obtained from National Health Survey Chile 2016–2017, a sample 5995 adult participants. Assessment Physical were done using Global Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ) CIDI ShortForm (CIDI-SF),...
Abstract This study aims to establish cut-off points for the number of minutes physical activity intensity and daily steps that identify overweight/obesity in adolescents, adults, older adults. examined data from 2737 participants. Physical were assessed using GT3X+ ActiGraph model accelerometers. Body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, waist-to-hip ratio used as indicators overweight/obesity. The moderate-to-vigorous prevention according body index women ranged 15.1 30.2 min/day; men,...
Objetivo: Comentar sobre la importancia que tienen las Escuelas Especiales en Chile para desarrollo de condición física-funcional inclusión laboral personas con discapacidad intelectual.Puntos destacables:En el año 2018 entró vigencia ley No 21.015 incentiva a empresas contratación e discapacidad.No existen programas ejercicio físico impulsados por autoridades chilenas, promuevan cuidado salud y capacidad físico-funcional intelectual mundo laboral.
Several resistance training programs using conventional methodologies have been implemented with the purpose of improving ability to perform power actions in handball, especially during competitive season. In contrast, based on a contemporary perspective, which considers human being as self-regulating biological entity, and designed specifically for female college players, are scarce. The aim this research was investigate effects an eight-week program, athletes were able control loads...
Como profesionales somos partidarios de la equidad e igualdad en el acceso a los servicios preventivos salud y derechos las personas con discapacidad intelectual. En este sentido, ejercicio físico cumple un rol fundamental, para cual queremos masificar su uso Chile, sin importar contexto condiciones usuarios.
This review aims to declare the benefits of physical exercise and/or activity in five types cancer with highest mortality rate world. A search was carried out databases: Pubmed, Cochrane, Scopus, Web science, Scielo (Latin America) and Medline. The terms used for were: “lung cancer,” “liver “breast “stomach “colon “physical exercise,” activity,” “exercise.” resistance” “aerobic exercise”. Physical have shown morphological, metabolic psychological variables, having a positive impact on...
Introduction: The tests used to classify older adults at risk of falls are questioned in literature. Tools from the field artificial intelligence an alternative more precisely. Objective: To identify elderly through electromyographic signals lower limb, using tools intelligence. Methods: A descriptive study design was used. unit analysis made up 32 (16 with and 16 without falls). electrical activity limb muscles recorded during functional walking gesture. cycles obtained were divided into...