Introduction
overweight, hypertension
WEST, HYPERTENSION, DISEASES
Edited by: Graça S. Carvalho, University of Minho, PortugalReviewed by: Margarida Vieira, University of Minho, Portugal; Natasha Sobers, The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill, BarbadosRisk factors for noncommunicable diseases such as insufficient physical activity (PA), overweight or hypertension are becoming increasingly predominant among children globally. While school-based interventions are promising preventive strategies, evidence of their long-term effectiveness, especially among vulnerable populations, is scarce. We aim to assess the short-term effects of the physical and health 