Physical activity, depression, and all-cause mortality risk in older adults: The Seniors-ENRICA cohorts.

Miguel Angelo Duarte Junior, Salud Pintos-Carrillo, David Martinez-Gomez, Rosario Ortolá, Mercedes Sotos-Prieto, José R Banegas, Fernando Rodríguez-Artalejo, Verónica Cabanas-Sánchez

Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: [email protected] of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Madrid, Spain; CIBER of Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: [email protected]. · pubmed

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Abstract

To examine the association of types and intensities of physical activity (PA) and depression with all-cause mortality in a population-based cohort of older adults, where evidence is scarce or inconsistent.

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Research summary

The paper claims that different types and intensities of physical activity, along with depression, are associated with all-cause mortality risk in older adults. This research is relevant as it explores factors that may influence longevity and overall health outcomes in aging populations, addressing the interplay between physical activity and mental health in the context of mortality risk.

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