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Steps per day and mortality: prospective study
Prospective study (n=36,000) demonstrating step count is inversely associated with mortality, with each additional 2000 steps/day reducing mortality risk by 8-10%.
Mortality Dose-Response
- 4,000 steps: baseline
- 8,000 steps: 51% lower risk
- 12,000 steps: 65% lower risk
Intensity
Pace of walking provides additional mortality benefit beyond volume.
Outcomes
- All-Cause Mortality RiskEvents: /
- All-Cause Mortality RiskEvents: /