A new study presented at the WHF World Congress of Cardiology has shown that children who spend more than 2 hours a day in front of a TV screen or playing video games have a high risk of hypertension in the future..

A team of scientists led by Dr. Gilles Paradis from McGill University in Canada, says that such children have a 2.7 times greater risk of hypertension, and children with poor physical condition have a 3.4 times greater risk..

Scientists add that high blood pressure is "

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2008 worldwide.. If nothing changes, more than 23 million people will die from CVD every year after 2030.

Children with high blood pressure are more likely to have hypertension in adulthood, despite the measures taken..

Experts at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota note that it is quite difficult to control blood pressure in children, because "

A lot of time in front of the screen is, according to scientists, a risk factor for the deterioration of general health, including hypertension..

High blood pressure in children under 10 years of age is usually associated with some underlying medical condition.. But it can also develop for completely "

Researchers say physical inactivity is linked to cardiovascular disease and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Physical inactivity and its consequences claim at least 3.2 million lives every year.

Adults with high blood pressure are the most likely victims of stroke, myocardial infarction, heart failure, and kidney failure.. Therefore, the correct correction of pressure in childhood is of great importance for future health..

Physical activity protects against CVD.

To further investigate factors that may affect blood pressure in children, the researchers followed 630 children aged 8 to 10 who were physically inactive and at high risk of obesity..

Some facts about a healthy heart:.

• The risk of myocardial infarction and stroke increases with smoking, poor diet and physical inactivity.

• Limiting salt and introducing at least 5 vegetable or fruit meals daily into the diet is the way to prevent a heart attack.

•30 minutes of moderate physical activity per day (aerobics) protects against heart attack and stroke.

The research team took 5 blood pressure measurements and analyzed the subjects' physical activity over 1 week using an accelerometer, a wearable device that measures movement.

The children also filled out questionnaires in which they answered questions about their physical activity, TV viewing, video games, studies and hobbies..

The scientists then checked the children's physical fitness using a standard bike test, measured height and weight, and assessed the degree of puberty..

The socio-economic base and heredity were also taken into account. Investigators noted a parent's history of hypertension and other factors.

The results showed that children who sat in front of a screen for more than 2 hours a day had a 2.7 times greater risk of elevated diastolic BP.. Scientists say obese children had an even higher risk.

In his article, Dr. Paradis writes: " Physical activity prolongs life, regardless of hereditary factors, and protects against many other health problems..

Their study opens up new strategies for doctors and parents to reduce cardiovascular disease.. You just need to get the kids to move more..

Srinath Reddy, President of the World Heart Federation and Public Health Foundation of India, says: " Controlling the early onset of hypertension in children is vital."

To reduce "

The World Health Organization recommends that children! ) every day for 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous physical activity.

Adults should do a slightly smaller amount of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week..

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