Key result
Modifiable behavioral factors (physical activity, not smoking, obesity) and cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, HDL, blood pressure) are associated with maintenance of good health in older adults.
Population
5,888 participants age 65 years and older in the Cardiovascular Health Study, free of chronic disease at…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
maximum 7-year
Authors
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Supports lifestyle optimization in older adults; leaves open causal effects on healthy aging.
Cohort (n=5,888)
Yes
Modifiable behavioral factors such as physical activity and smoking cessation, along with optimal cardiovascular risk factors, are significantly associated with maintaining good health and avoiding chronic diseases in older adults.
Burke et al. (2001) conducted a cohort in Healthy aging (n=5,888). Modifiable behavioral and cardiovascular risk factors was evaluated on Remaining healthy (free of incident cancer, cardiovascular disease, and fatal outcomes). Modifiable behavioral factors (physical activity, not smoking, obesity) and cardiovascular risk factors (diabetes, HDL, blood pressure) are associated with maintenance of good health in older adults.
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