Sex differences in physical activity and incident stroke: A systematic review

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  • Authors
    Madsen, Tracy E; Samaei, Mehrnoosh; Pikula, Aleksandra; Yu, Amy Y X; Carcel, Cheryl; Millsaps, Erika; Yalamanchili, Ria Sara; Bencie, Nicole; Dula, Adrienne N; Leppert, Michelle; Rundek, Tatjana; Dreyer, Rachel P; Bushnell, Cheryl
  • Type
    Original Research
  • Journal
    Clinical Therapeutics
  • Publication Date
    2022
  • Abstract

    Physical inactivity, a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, is independently associated with stroke. Though some prior data have suggested sex differences in levels of physical activity, whether there are sex differences in the role of physical activity in primary stroke prevention is largely unknown. This systematic review identifies and describes recent findings on sex differences in the association between physical activity and incident (first-ever) stroke. This review also describes the current evidence on the strength of the association between physical activity and a reduced stroke risk in women in particular.

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