Dose-response relationship between accelerometer-measured physical activity and depression: evidence from the UK Biobank.

ABSTRACT: Studies on the relationship between physical activity (PA) and depression often rely on self-reported data, with a predominant focus on moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). However, research examining accelerometer-measured PA, particularly light physical activity (LPA), and its impact on depression risk in the general population remains limited. This study explores the dose-response relationship between accelerometer-measured PA and depression, with a particular focus on varying PA intensities and high-risk groups for depression, including women and individuals with obesity. This prospective cohort study involved 90,585 participants with accelerometer-measured PA data from the UK Biobank Study. Total PA volume was assessed using the average overall acceleration (ACC). Weekly min

SUBMITTER: Qu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12365289 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature