Combined associations of physical activity and sedentary behavior with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in hypertensive adults: A cohort study using NHANES data (2007-2018).

ABSTRACT: With rising sedentary behavior (SB) and reduced physical activity (PA) levels, hypertensive adults face an escalated risk of mortality. The individual impacts of PA and SB on mortality are well-documented, yet their combined effects on survival outcomes in this population remain underexplored. This study investigates the combined associations of PA and SB with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality risks in hypertensive U.S. adults. This cohort study utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2007-2018) with mortality follow-up through December 31, 2019. PA and SB were assessed using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Mortality status and cause of death were ascertained by linkage to the National Death Index. Kaplan-Meier curves and the Cox proportion

SUBMITTER: Zhang W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12851722 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature