Physical Fitness and Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk Among Children and Adolescents in Taiwan

台灣兒童與青少年體適能和發炎性腸道疾病風險

We tracked nearly 1.4 million students across Taiwan for nine years, analyzing the association between physical fitness in children and adolescents and the subsequent risk of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The study found that students ranking in the top 25% for cardiorespiratory fitness (measured by an 800-meter run), muscular endurance (measured by sit-ups), and explosive strength (measured by standing long jump) had the lowest cumulative incidence of IBD compared to other groups. After adjusting for competing risks and confounding factors, better cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with a lower incidence of IBD. The article discussed potential mechanisms through which physical fitness may influence IBD. These research findings can inform government initiatives to promote physical fitness and reduce the incidence of IBD among children and adolescents.

The research findings have been officially published in 《JAMA Pediatrics》, you can access the website at the following link: