Open AccessPhysical Activity and the Prevention of Stroke
Author(s) -
S. Goya Wannamethee,
A. G. Shaper
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
european journal of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1741-8275
pISSN - 1741-8267
DOI - 10.1177/204748739900600404
Subject(s) - stroke (engine) , physical activity , medicine , coronary heart disease , prospective cohort study , physical therapy , stroke risk , disease , physical medicine and rehabilitation , gerontology , cardiology , ischemic stroke , ischemia , engineering , mechanical engineering
Most prospective studies have shown physical activity to be associated with a reduced risk of stroke. The results of existing studies suggest that this benefit is seen in both men and women, in younger and older subjects and in subjects with and without pre-existing coronary heart disease. Sporting (vigorous) activity does not appear to be essential to achieve this benefit. Moderate levels of physical activity may be sufficient to achieve a significant reduction in stroke risk and overall cardiovascular risk.
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