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Trends and disparities in cardiometabolic disease prevalence by physical activity among US adults: NHANES 2007-2018.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study analyzed data from 26,380 US adults. It found that people who exercise regularly have lower rates of heart and kidney disease. This shows a link, not proof of cause. The study was observational.

Who did this work

Xu Z · Hu J · Finik J · Qi X · Liu R · Zheng Y · Wu B

Source

Article · PubMed, Lifestyle and CKD · 2026 Aug 3
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42871873/