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Open AccessDE-PASS best evidence statement (BESt): determinants of adolescents’ device-based physical activity and sedentary behaviour in settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Although physical activity (PA) is associated with significant health benefits, only a small percentage of adolescents meet recommended PA levels. This systematic review with meta-analysis explored the modifia...
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Open AccessPhysical activity in the prevention and management of inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review
This study aimed to assess the potential role of physical activity (PA) in reducing the risk of develo** inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and in their management.
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Open AccessCardiovascular risk knowledge and related behaviors among youths: a cross-sectional study in a sample of Italian undergraduates
A great number of individual and environmental risk factors have been identified for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). In the perspective of CVD prevention, people’s awareness and risk perception about these fac...
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Open AccessConsumption of Energy Drinks among Italian University students: a cross-sectional multicenter study
The aim of the study was to evaluate the caffeinated Energy Drinks (EDs) consumption among a large sample of Italian undergraduates and its association with some of the major lifestyle risk factors.
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Open AccessAdherence to Mediterranean diet in athletes: a narrative review
Athletes’ diet should be adequate both in quality and quantity, to avoid deficiencies and limit fatigue. In recent years, several nutritional recommendations have been published and a multitude of diets based ...
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Open AccessA cross-sectional study investigating lifestyle and weight perception of undergraduate students in southern Italy
The aim of the study was to explore lifestyle of undergraduate students in southern Italy and to investigate their determinants.
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Effects of physical fitness on waist circumference in a group of school children living in Southern Italy
Physical fitness (PF) is considered an important health marker already in youth with positive influence on adult health. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of overweight/obesity on most relev...
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Open AccessPrevalence of overweight in children with bone fractures: a case control study
Children's fractures have been enlisted among orthopaedics complaints of childhood obesity. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviours may contribute to increased risk. This study described the prevalence of overweight/ob...
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Allergic risk in sport: public health issues
The allergic risk in sport is an emerging issue of relevance for public health. Several natural and synthetic allergens are present in indoor and outdoor sport environments. Epidemiological data show the wides...
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Open AccessAwareness of health risks related to body art practices among youth in Naples, Italy: a descriptive convenience sample study
Body art practices have emerged as common activities among youth, yet few studies have investigated awareness in different age groups of possible health complications associated with piercing and tattooing.
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Open AccessPattern of fractures across pediatric age groups: analysis of individual and lifestyle factors
Knowledge of the epidemiology of children's fractures is essential to develop preventive strategies. The aim of this study was to analyze the individual/lifestyle determinants of fractures across pediatric age...
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Open AccessAutomated cleaning of fan coil units with a natural detergent-disinfectant product
Air conditioning systems represent one important source of microbial pollutants for indoor air. In the past few years, numerous strategies have been conceived to reduce the contamination of air conditioners, m...
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Open AccessCompliance with herpes zoster vaccination in young and adult individuals in two regions of Italy
The purpose of this work was to explore the knowledge and acceptance of Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV)-Herpes Zoster (HZ) vaccination in the general Italian population, where the HZ vaccine has not yet been dist...
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Open AccessMicrobiological evaluation of the efficacy of two new biodetergents on multidrug-resistant nosocomial pathogens
In the last few years, several outbreaks of nosocomial infections caused by multidrug-resistant pathogenic agents have been observed, and various biocides products were developed in order to control this pheno...
