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Table 3 Association between study participants engaging in physical activities according to the WHO physical activity recommendations and heart disease morbidity

From: Can the WHO ‘s recommendations of physical activity volume decrease the risk of heart disease in middle and older aged Chinese People: the evidence from a seven year longitudinal survey

Variables

Model 1

Model 2

Model 3

Insufficient PA

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PA meeting the WHO’s recommendations

0.79(0.66–0.93)

0.79(0.67–0.94)

0.80(0.68–0.96)

 For work

0.75 (0.61–0.92)**

0.77 (0.63–0.95)*

0.79 (0.65–0.97)*

 For leisure

0.92 (0.73–1.16)

0.90 (0.72–1.13)

0.90(0.72–1.13)

 For both work and leisure

0.44 (0.25–0.79)**

0.45 (0.25,0.81)**

0.46 (0.26–0.83)*

  1. PA Physical activity, HD Heart disease. Values are hazard ratios (95% confidence intervals)
  2. Model 1: Adjusted for sex and age
  3. Model 2: Model 1 + education level, body mass index, smoking status, and drinking status
  4. Model 3: Model 2 + chronic conditions