Relationship between moderate-to-vigorous, light intensity physical activity and sedentary behavior in a prospective cohort of older French adults: a 18-year follow-up of mortality and cardiovascular events ─ the PROOF cohort study

Abstract

HighlightsAn equivalent daily dose of walking at low intensity (at least 1.5 h at one’s own pace) has already a beneficial effect on health in older adults with a 30% reduction in mortality risk.This reduction in mortality risk is even more strong (80%) from 3 h of walking at low intensity per day.These results are even stronger in those who have chronic conditions (hypertension or type 2 diabetes).