Journal of epidemiology and community health
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J Epidemiol Community Health · Jan 2018
Level of moderate-intensity leisure-time physical activity and reduced mortality in middle-aged and elderly Chinese.
Few studies have prospectively evaluated the association of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) with mortality in Asians, who are more susceptible to insulin resistance than their Caucasian counterparts. ⋯ Regular participation in moderate-intensity LTPA was associated with reduced mortality, particularly CVD mortality, even when the LTPA was below the minimum level recommended by current guidelines. Increasing the amount of moderate-intensity LTPA was associated with further risk reduction up to a potential threshold of 3-5 times the recommended minimum.