Why the study?
Does leisure-time physical activity improve the cardiovascular risk profile in older adults?
Population
10,827 participants aged 50-69 from the German Cardiovascular Prevention Study.
Comparison
Leisure-time physical activity of varying… vs Sedentary lifestyle.
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports activity targets in older adults; leaves open causal effects on risk profiles without prospective trials.
Does leisure-time physical activity improve the cardiovascular risk profile in older adults?
Even modest levels of leisure-time physical activity, below current recommendations, are associated with improved cardiovascular risk profiles in older adults.
Mensink et al. (1999) studied this question.
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