Physical activity decreases cardiovascular disease risk in women
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 30 May 2004
Yuko Oguma, Tomoko Shinoda-Tagawa
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Physical activity was associated with reduced risk of CVD among women in a dose-response fashion and inactive women would benefit by even slightly increasing their PA and even more from additional PA.
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Physical activity was associated with reduced risk of CVD among women in a dose-response fashion. Inactive women would benefit by even slightly increasing their PA (e.g., walking 1 hour per week or possibly less) and even more from additional PA.
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