Abstract
ObjectiveTo examine the individual, combined, and isolated effects of movement-based behaviors (MBBs) on all-cause mortality and CVD-specific mortality. MethodsThe present prospective study included data from the 1999–2004 National Health & Nutrition Examination Survey, with follow-up data through December 31, 2006 (N=12,321 U.S. adults). Measures included self-report engagement in 4 MBBs (moderate-intensity exercise, vigorous-intensity exercise, muscular strength activities, and active transport), with all-cause mortality and CVD-specific mortality as the outcome measures. ResultsRegarding all-cause mortality, the hazard ratio for those with 1 (vs. 0), 2 (vs. 0), and 3–4 (vs. 0) MBBs, respectively, was 0.61 (95% CI: 0.49–0.76), 0.49 (95% CI: 0.36–0.66), and 0.24 (95% CI: 0.16–0.37). The only MBBs independently associated with all-cause-mortality were vigorous exercise (HR=0.56; 95% CI: 0.41–0.76) and moderate-intensity exercise (HR=0.58; 95% CI: 0.45–0.74). When examining the isolation/exclusivity effects of the MBBs, the only MBB performed in isolation that was statistically significantly associated with all-cause mortality was “Only VPA” (HR=0.45; 95% CI: 0.23–0.86). CVD-specific mortality results were similar to the all-cause mortality results. ConclusionsThere was little evidence of a MBB isolation effect on mortality risk, but individuals engaging in more MBBs had a lower risk of all-cause mortality and CVD-specific mortality. These findings suggest that, in addition to promoting greater engagement in overall physical activity, recommendations for adults to engage in multiple MBBs may be advisable.
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