Why the study?
It remained to be determined separately for men and women whether moderate or high leisure time, occupational, and commuting physical activity reduce cardiovascular and all-cause mortality independently of CVD risk factors and other physical activity.
Does moderate or high physical activity reduce cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in middle-aged men and women?
Does moderate or high physical activity reduce cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality in middle-aged men and women?
Moderate and high levels of leisure time and occupational physical activity are associated with significantly reduced cardiovascular and all-cause mortality in middle-aged adults.
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Hypothesis-generating for independent benefits of occupational and commuting activity by sex; prospective trials needed before clinical adoption.
Barengo et al. (2004) studied this question.
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