Key result
Moderate physical activity is linked to ~60% lower all-cause mortality compared to inactivity.
Why the study?
Physical activity changes during ageing and their association with mortality, myocardial infarction, hip fractures, and functional ability were not fully described in longitudinal cohorts.
Does moderate physical activity reduce mortality, myocardial infarction, hip fractures, and improve functional ability in an ageing population compared to a sedentary lifestyle?
Population
Ageing population aged 50-85 from the 1914-cohort in Glostrup and pooled data from three Copenhagen longitudinal studies
Comparison
Moderate physical activity versus sedentary leisure time
Design
Review of longitudinal population studies with repeated examinations
Authors
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Moderate activity was associated with 25-40% lower mortality, MI and hip fracture risks; leaves open whether activity promotion improves outcomes in older adults.
Does moderate physical activity reduce mortality, myocardial infarction, hip fractures, and improve functional ability in an ageing population compared to a sedentary lifestyle?
Moderate physical activity in older adults is associated with significantly reduced risks of mortality, myocardial infarction, and hip fractures, as well as improved functional independence.
Marianne Schroll (2003) conducted a review in Ageing. Moderate physical activity vs. Inactive men and women was evaluated on All-cause mortality, fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction, hip fracture and functional ability. Moderate physical activity was associated with lower mortality (about 60%), myocardial infarction (70%), and hip fractures (75%) compared to inactive men and women.
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