Non-exercise estimated cardiorespiratory fitness and incident hypertension

Primary hypertension prevention remains a global public health challenge; 116 million (47%) Americans live with hypertension which make it a primary or contributing cause for nearly half a million deaths in the United States annually1, and worldwide the prevalence of hypertension is projected to increase around 60% by 20252. Existing data from large perspective studies such as the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study (ACLS), Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) study, and others demonstrate that cardiorespiratory fitness, an objective indicator of recent habitual physical activity, is inversely associated with the development of hypertension3 –5.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research