Daily Walking and Mortality in Racially and Socioeconomically Diverse U.S. Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

While the health benefits of daily walking are well-established, limited research has investigated effects of factors such as walking pace on mortality, particularly in low-income and Black/African-American populations.

Methods

Data from the Southern Community Cohort Study were used, including information from nearly 85,000 predominantly low-income and Black individuals recruited during 2002-2009 across 12 southeastern U.S. states. Participants provided baseline information on daily walking pace and time, demographic information, lifestyle factors, and health status. Mortality data were collected until December 31, 2022. Analysis was conducted from September 2023 to June 2024.

Results

Over a median follow-up of 16.7 (2.0-20.8) years, 26,862 deaths occurre

SUBMITTER: Liu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12449391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature