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Fitness in Older Women. n=7553 age 65+. JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003. Physical Activity and Mortality Risk. All-Cause Mortality (RR). n=7553 tracked 12.5 yrs. Physical Activity Status. JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003. Summary. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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© 2003, PrevMedix LLC
Fitness in Older Women
JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003
n=7553 age 65+
© 2003, PrevMedix LLC
Physical Activity and Mortality Risk
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Physical Activity Statusn=7553tracked 12.5 yrs
JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003
© 2003, PrevMedix LLC
Summary
• Older women who increased their activity level by walking about 1 mile per day (8.2 miles/wk) had:– A 40-50% decrease in mortality from:
– Overall risk of dying, cardiovascular disease, and cancer
• Women who became sedentary, had higher mortality rates
• Women who became physically active during the study cut their risk of dying in half
• Physical activity initiated in older age increases longevity
JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003
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