Asked by Vashdeo Persaud on May 08, 2024
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A series of landmark longitudinal studies begun in the 1950s with San Francisco longshoremen by Paffenbarger and associates found which of the following relative to coronary heart disease (CHD) and physical activity (PA) ?
A) Men who began in worse shape had higher CHD death rates despite PA.
B) Men who began in better shape had lower CHD death rates despite PA.
C) Men who had less PA over time had significantly greater CHD deaths.
D) Men who had more PA over time had significantly higher CHD deaths.
Longitudinal Studies
Research designs in which one group of participants is studied over a period of time.
Coronary Heart Disease
A heart condition characterized by the narrowing of the coronary arteries, leading to a diminished blood supply to the heart, often resulting in chest pain or heart attacks.
Physical Activity
Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure.
- Recognize the specific health benefits of physical activity for preventing and managing chronic diseases.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the specific health benefits of physical activity for preventing and managing chronic diseases.
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