Why the study?
Does physical activity reduce total and cardiovascular mortality in men, including smokers?
Population
642 men born in 1914, free of cardiovascular disease at baseline (1968-1969), in Malmö, Sweden.
Comparison
Physical activity during leisure time vs Sedentary lifestyle (physical inactivity)
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
25 years
Authors
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Activity associated with lower mortality in men including smokers; leaves open causal confirmation in trials.
Does physical activity reduce total and cardiovascular mortality in men, including smokers?
Regular physical activity is associated with lower total and cardiovascular mortality rates in men, with similar benefits observed in both smokers and nonsmokers.
Bo Hedblad (1997) studied this question.
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