The Medical journal of Malaysia
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Amelioration of inflammation in young men with cardiovascular risks participating pedometer-based walking programme.
Inflammation plays a central role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular events. The lack of exercise among Malaysians and the increasing cardiovascular diseases among young men are of concern. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reducing of inflammation by measuring C-Reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). ⋯ The pedometer-based walking programme improved health status in terms of improving inflammation and arterial stiffness.