Physical activity, obesity and risk of cardiovascular disease in middle-aged men during a median of 30 years of follow-up

Conclusions Although physical activity was beneficial at all levels of BMI regarding the risk of future cardiovascular disease, there was still a substantial increased risk associated with being overweight or obese during 30 years of follow-up.

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Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology - February 3, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Carlsson, A. C., Ärnlöv, J., Sundström, J., Michaëlsson, K., Byberg, L., Lind, L. Tags: Original scientific papers Source Type: research