Key result
Physical inactivity was associated with a population attributable risk for acute myocardial infarction exceeding 40% in both genders in the late 1980s.
Why the study?
Does physical activity reduce the incidence of acute myocardial infarction in the general population?
Cohort (n=13,925)
No
Does physical activity reduce the incidence of acute myocardial infarction in the general population?
Physical inactivity is associated with a high population attributable risk for acute myocardial infarction, highlighting the substantial potential for primary prevention through increased physical activity.
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May support prioritizing activity promotion for MI prevention; leaves open whether attributable risks persist in contemporary cohorts.
Sjøl et al. (2003) conducted a cohort in Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) (n=13,925). Physical activity vs. Physical inactivity was evaluated on Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) incidence. Physical inactivity was associated with a population attributable risk for acute myocardial infarction exceeding 40% in both genders in the late 1980s.
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