Leisure-Time Physical Activity to Reduce Risk of Long-Term Sickness Absence Across Diverse Subgroups in the Working Population-A Prospective Cohort Study of 68,000 Participants.

Álvaro Morera, Joaquín Calatayud, Rubén López-Bueno, Rodrigo Núñez-Cortés, Rúni Bláfoss, Sebastian Venge Skovlund, Lars Louis Andersen

Exercise Intervention for Health Research Group (EXINH-RG), Department of Physiotherapy, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain. · pubmed

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Abstract

There is a dearth of knowledge regarding the relationship between engaging in moderate and vigorous physical activity and long-term sickness absence (LTSA), particularly among various population subgroups such as individuals of different ages or body mass indices. We aimed to evaluate the prospective associations of moderate and vigorous leisure-time physical activity with the risk of LTSA in the general working population.

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Research summary

The paper investigates the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and long-term sickness absence, which can be indirectly related to longevity by promoting healthier lifestyles. However, it primarily focuses on the symptoms of health issues rather than addressing the root causes of aging or lifespan extension. The findings may contribute to public health knowledge but do not represent a significant advancement in the field of longevity research.

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