Comprehensive physical fitness and high blood pressure in children and adolescents: A national cross-sectional survey in China

Objectives To assess the association between comprehensive physical fitness and high blood pressure (HBP) among Chinese children and adolescents. Design National cross-sectional surveys. Methods 214,301 school students’ data aged 7−18 years was extracted in 2014. Six components of physical fitness (forced vital capacity, standing long jump, sit-and-reach, body muscle strength, 50 m dash and endurance running) were measured, standardized and...