[Level of fitness or physical activity as a modifying factor of cardiovascular risk].
Epidemiological data congruently verify that low fitness/low physical activity predisposes a higher probability for all-cause and cardiovascular death, compared to the normal and high-fit/active population. Measure of fitness or physical activity is an independent risk factor with at least the same weight as smoking, hypertension, dyslipidemia etc. therefore it is reasonable to involve it into the calculation of the risk chart. A couple of simple and inexpensive methods are available for measuring the fitness/physical activity. Any information in this field would help toward a better lifestyle.
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Semmelweis Egyetem, Testnevelés és Sporttudományi Kar, Doktori Iskola Tanácsának tagja, Budapest.
D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D002151:Calorimetry; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality* / Q000503:physiopathology; D002423:Cause of Death; D006801:Humans; D006949:Hyperlipidemias / Q000150:complications; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D008019:Life Style; D009043:Motor Activity; D010809:Physical Fitness; D012307:Risk Factors; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires