Key result
Sedentary physical activity was associated with a three times higher risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to medium-intense physical activity in a rural Mediterranean population (P=0.0001).
Why the study?
Does medium-intense physical activity reduce cardiovascular disease mortality in a rural Mediterranean population?
Cohort (n=2,936)
No
Does medium-intense physical activity reduce cardiovascular disease mortality in a rural Mediterranean population?
Effect estimate: 3x higher in sedentary group
p-value: p=0.0001
Medium-intense physical activity during leisure time is associated with a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to sedentary behavior.
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May support activity promotion in rural Mediterranean groups; leaves open randomized confirmation of mortality benefit.
Cicero et al. (2012) conducted a cohort in Cardiovascular disease mortality (n=2,936). Medium-intense physical activity vs. Scarce-null (sedentary) physical activity was evaluated on Cardiovascular disease mortality (3x higher in sedentary group, p=0.0001). Sedentary physical activity was associated with a three times higher risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to medium-intense physical activity in a rural Mediterranean population (P=0.0001).
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