Low physical activity as a predictor for total and cardiovascular disease mortality in middle-aged men and women in Finland

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ehj.2004.10.009
• Publication Date: 2004-12-06T19:30:37Z
• Authors: N BARENGO; G HU; T LAKKA; H PEKKARINEN; A NISSINEN; J TUOMILEHTO
• Keywords: Leisure time

AimsTo investigate separately for men and women whether moderate or high leisure time physical activity, occupational commuting activity are associated with a reduced cardiovascular disease (CVD) all-cause mortality, independent of CVD risk factors other forms activity.