Associations of Light, Moderate, and Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity with Longevity The Harvard Alumni Health Study

Volume: 151, Issue: 3, Pages: 293 - 299
Published: Feb 1, 2000
Abstract
Physical activity is associated with better health; however, the optimal intensity of activity remains unclear. A total of 13,485 men (mean age, 57.5 years) from the Harvard Alumni Health Study reported their walking, stair climbing, and sports/recreation in 1977. Between 1977 and 1992, 2,539 died. After adjusting for the different activity components, distance walked and storeys climbed independently predicted longevity (p, trend = 0.004 and...
Paper Details
Title
Associations of Light, Moderate, and Vigorous Intensity Physical Activity with Longevity The Harvard Alumni Health Study
Published Date
Feb 1, 2000
Volume
151
Issue
3
Pages
293 - 299
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