Occupational and leisure-time physical activity differentially predict 6-year incidence of stroke and transient ischemic attack in women.
Conclusions Higher intensity levels of OPA increased stroke and TIA risks, while LTPA decreased risks; results corroborate the physical activity health paradox for women and cerebrovascular disease. More standing at work increased cerebrovascular disease risks, especially for women with CVD.
PMID: 30448859 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Hall C, Heck JE, Sandler DP, Ritz B, Chen H, Krause N Tags: Scand J Work Environ Health Source Type: research
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