Ambulatory Activity and Risk of Premature Mortality Among Young and Middle-aged American Indian Individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

To our knowledge, no published studies have investigated the association of ambulatory activity with risk of death among young and middle-aged American Indian individuals. The burden of chronic disease and risk of premature death is higher among American Indian individuals than among the general US population, so better understanding of the association of ambulatory activity with risk of death is needed to inform public health messaging in tribal communities.

Objective

To examine the association of objectively measured ambulatory activity (ie, steps per day) with risk of death among young and middle-aged American Indian individuals.

Design, setting, and participants

The ongoing longitudinal Strong Heart Family Study (SHFS) is being conducted with participan

SUBMITTER: Fretts AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10160874 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature