| Title: | Association between active commuting and incident cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality: prospective cohort study |
| Journal: | BMJ |
| Published: | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Pubmed: | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28424154/ |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.j1456 |
Publication 1481
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the association between active commuting and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, and all cause mortality. 263 450 participants (106?674 (52%) women; mean age 52.6), recruited from 22 sites across the UK. The exposure variable was the mode of transport used (walking, cycling, mixed mode v non-active (car or public transport)) to commute to and from work on a typical day. Cycle commuting was associated with a lower risk of CVD, cancer, and all cause mortality. Walking commuting was associated with a lower risk of CVD independent of major measured confounding factors. Initiatives to encourage and support active commuting could reduce risk of death and the burden of important chronic conditions.1 Author
- Celis-Morales CA et al.
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