Key result
Low nonrecreational physical activity was associated with an increased risk of incident stroke in white women aged 65-74 years compared to high activity (RR 1.82; 95% CI 1.10-3.02).
Why the study?
Does low physical activity increase the risk of incident stroke in adults aged 45-74 years?
Cohort (n=5,852)
Does low physical activity increase the risk of incident stroke in adults aged 45-74 years?
Effect estimate: RR 1.82 (95% CI 1.10-3.02)
Low physical activity is associated with an increased risk of incident stroke, suggesting that regular physical activity may be beneficial in preventing stroke in both women and men.
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May inform risk stratification in older white women; leaves open generalizability and causality for adults 45-74.
Gillum et al. (1996) conducted a cohort in Stroke (n=5,852). Low physical activity vs. High physical activity was evaluated on Incident stroke (fatal or nonfatal) (RR 1.82, 95% CI 1.10-3.02). Low nonrecreational physical activity was associated with an increased risk of incident stroke in white women aged 65-74 years compared to high activity (RR 1.82; 95% CI 1.10-3.02).
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