Interactive Effects of Aerobic Fitness, Strength, and Obesity on Mortality in Men.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Low aerobic fitness, low muscular strength, and obesity have been associated with premature mortality, but their interactive effects are unknown. This study examined interactions among these common, modifiable factors, to help inform more-effective preventive interventions.

Methods

This national cohort study included all 1,547,478 military conscripts in Sweden during 1969-1997 (97%-98% of all men aged 18 years each year). Aerobic fitness, muscular strength, and BMI measurements were examined in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality through 2012 (maximum age, 62 years). Data were collected/analyzed in 2015-2016.

Results

Low aerobic fitness, low muscular strength, and obesity at age 18 years were independently associated with higher all-cause a

SUBMITTER: Crump C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5428895 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature