Research Article

Effect of Physical Activity on Blood Pressure Distribution among School Children

Table 2

Mean and standard deviation of one-day physical activity (hrs/day) and energy expenditure in both boys and girls of LBP and EBP groups.

Physical activity (hrs)LBP ( = 50)EBP ( = 50)

sleep8.21 (1.22)8.28 (1.15)0.60
Very light1.58 (1.1)1.59 (1.27) 0.50
Light22.46 (5.3)21.72 (4.9)0.080
Moderate4.2 (3.3)2.37 (2.57)
Strenuous1.15 (2.3)1.63 (2.56)0.60

Total activity score37.67 (4.4)35.41 (6.05)

Figures in parenthesis indicate standard deviation.
< 0.05.
< 0.001.