Key result
Leisure-time physical activity reduces the incidence of hypertension, whereas the evidence is less convincing for occupational activity and not significant for commuting activity.
Why the study?
Does physical activity prevent the development of hypertension?
Does physical activity prevent the development of hypertension?
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Leisure-time physical activity is consistently associated with a reduced incidence of hypertension, reinforcing the importance of exercise in cardiovascular prevention.
Robert Fagard (2005) conducted an editorial in Hypertension. Physical activity and physical fitness vs. Physical inactivity and low fitness was evaluated on Incidence of hypertension. Leisure-time physical activity reduces the incidence of hypertension, whereas the evidence is less convincing for occupational activity and not significant for commuting activity.
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