Study of the high prevalence and cardiovascular risk factors: students aged 11 to 16 years from Caceres-Spain and Paranavaí-Brazil

espanolLos estudiantes espanoles mostraron mejores resultados en niveles de actividad fisica, concentracion de glucosa en ayunas, lipoproteinas de alta y baja densidad, ademas de un menor numero de factores de riesgo para enfermedades cardiovasculares, a pesar de que provienen en su mayoria de escuelas publicas; con mayor edad media y mayor prevalencia de obesidad general. EnglishSpanish students showed better results in physical activity levels, fasting glucose concentration, high and low density lipoproteins, in addition to a lower number cardiovascular risk factors, despite being mainly from public schools; with higher average age and higher general obesity prevalence, compared to Brazilians.