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Dose-Response Relationship of Physical Activity with All-Cause Mortality among Older Adults: An Umbrella Review

Fukushima N, Kikuchi H, Sato H, Sasai H, Kiyohara K, Sawada SS, Machida M, Amagasa S, Inoue S · 2024 · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association

REZA evidence rating B: Reasonable confidence

Methodology

Meta-analysis

Population

Older adults; physical activity and mortality studies

Intervention

Different levels of physical activity

Findings

A clear dose-response relationship exists: more physical activity is associated with lower mortality in older adults, with benefits extending well beyond minimum guidelines. Even small amounts of activity are better than none, with the greatest benefit from moving from inactive to somewhat active.

Outcome measures

All-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality

Limitations

Observational data; reverse causation possible; varying PA measurement methods.

Original source

DOI: 10.1016/j.jamda.2023.09.028 · PMID: 37925162

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