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Effect of school-based interventions on body composition of grade-4 children from lower socioeconomic communities in Gqeberha, South Africa
South African children from disadvantaged communities are plagued by a double burden of under- and over-nutrition. The resulting overweight and obesity on one hand, and stunting on the other hand, are risk factors for chronic diseases in…
Physical fitness and nutritional anthropometric status among children living in the Nelson Mandela Bay region
Information about the relationships between physical fitness, body composition and nutrition has increased in recent years; however, little is known about physical fitness and the coexistence of under-/overnutrition among children living…
Changes in physical activity predict the health-related quality of life of South African schoolchildren
Regular physical activity has the potential to positively influence children's health. Cross-sectional studies show that physical activity in childhood is positively related to health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Since promoting…
Clustered cardiovascular risk in South African children from disadvantaged communities
Association between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and clustered cardiovascular risk in South African children from disadvantaged communities: results from a cross-sectional study.
Overweight in South African children
High level of fitness and regular sports activity counteract the development of overweight in South African children.
News from the KaziAfya project
As part of the KaziAfya study, 1,300 school children in South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire and Tanzania will each receive a health check-up.
KaziPlay - participatory playground and sanitary facilities intervention
KaziPlay focuses on playgrounds and sanitary facilities at two partner schools in Port Elizabeth.
KaziBantu follow-up study has started
SNSF supports KaziBantu follow-up study with 300'000 CHF