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Fitness in Older Women

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.

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Fitness in Older Women

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  1. Fitness in Older Women n=7553 age 65+ JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003

  2. Physical Activity and Mortality Risk All-Cause Mortality (RR) n=7553tracked 12.5 yrs Physical Activity Status JAMA 289:2383, May 14, 2003

  3. 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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