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Association of Muscle-Strengthening and Aerobic Physical Activity With Mortality in US Adults Aged 65 Years or Older

Bryant J. Webber, Katrina L. Piercy, Eric T. Hyde, Geoffrey P. Whitfield

2022JAMA Network Open18 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

This cohort study uses national data to explore the dose-response association between guideline-recommended physical activity and mortality in older adults.

Topics & Concepts

MedicineCohortGuidelineAssociation (psychology)Physical activityGerontologyCohort studyAerobic exercisePhysical therapyDemographyPsychologyInternal medicinePathologyPsychotherapistSociologyPhysical Activity and HealthNutrition and Health in AgingBody Composition Measurement Techniques