Physical Activity and Risk of Stroke in Women

Source: Stroke 2010 Apr 6. [Epub ahead of print]

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Date of publication: April 2010

Publication type: Journal Article

In a nutshell: The aim of this study was to examine the association between physical activity and stroke risk in a large cohort of women. This study shows a tendency for leisure-time physical activity to be associated with lower stroke risk in women. In particular, walking was generally associated with lower risks of total, ischemic, and hemorrhagic stroke.

Length of publication: 8 page article

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