Physical activity in relation to risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among Chinese adults: an 11-year prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of chronic morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite its significant public health burden, few studies have reported on the association of physical activity with incident COPD. This study aimed to determine the association between physical activity and the risk of incident COPD.

Methods

This prospective cohort study analyzed data from 49,482 participants aged 30-79 years enrolled in the China Kadoorie Biobank study in Tongxiang. Baseline assessments were carried out between August 2004 and January 2008. Physical activity was measured using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and quantified as metabolic equivalent of task hours per day (MET-h/day). Participants were categorized into quartile-bas

SUBMITTER: Wang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827776 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature