Abstract
Obesity and physical inactivity are both associated with illness and death. A review of the literature has shown that the objectively measured level of fitness and self-reported physical activity both have a prognostic relationship with death from all causes, independently of BMI. Furthermore, there is evidence for a dose-response effect of physical activity. It is concluded that regular physical activity has health-beneficial effects which are beyond its effect on weight control.
| Translated title of the contribution | Fitness, physical activity and death from all causes |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 168 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Pages (from-to) | 137-44 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 9 Jan 2006 |
| Externally published | Yes |