Physical activity across mid-life and mortality outcomes in Australian women: A target trial emulation using a prospective cohort - PubMed
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- The study used target trial emulation on data from 11,169 Australian women to compare physical activity patterns over 15 years.
- Consistent adherence to WHO MVPA recommendations (≥150 min/week) reduced all-cause mortality risk (RR: 0.50) compared to consistent non-adherence.
- Evidence for protective effects on cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality was less conclusive and more uncertain.
- Starting to meet activity recommendations later in mid-life showed unclear mortality benefits.
- Findings support encouraging women to maintain recommended physical activity levels throughout mid-age for mortality reduction.