
Light-Intensity Physical Activity in a Large Prospective Cohort of Older US Adults: A 21-Year Follow-Up of Mortality
Gerontology
Fecha de publicación: May 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1159/000502860
Autores: Rees-Punia E., Deubler E., Campbell P., Gapstur S.M., Patel A.
Background: Studies show that regular moderate to vigorous physical activity is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and premature death, but few studies have examined associations of light-intensity physical activity (LPA) and mortality, especially among older adults.