The association of diet quality and physical activity with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 85,545 older Australians: A longitudinal study.

Ding Ding, Joe Van Buskirk, Stephanie Partridge, Philip Clare, Edward Giovannucci, Adrian Bauman, Nicole Freene, Robyn Gallagher, Binh Nguyen

Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected] School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, the University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, the University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW 2006, Australia. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

A quality diet and an active lifestyle are both important cornerstones of cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. However, despite their interlinked effects on metabolic health, the 2 behaviors are rarely considered jointly, particularly within the context of CVD prevention. We examined the independent, interactive, and joint associations of diet and physical activity with CVD hospitalization, CVD mortality, and all-cause mortality.

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Research summary

The paper examines the associations between diet quality and physical activity with cardiovascular disease and mortality in older Australians, which is relevant to longevity research as it addresses factors that can influence health outcomes in aging populations. However, while the findings may contribute to understanding lifestyle factors in CVD prevention, the study does not delve into the root causes of aging or lifespan extension, limiting its overall impact. Thus, it represents solid research but with limited implications for the broader field of longevity.

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