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Physical Activity and Incident Depression: A Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

American Journal of Psychiatry · 2018 · Vol. 175(7) · pp. 631–648
Felipe Barreto SchuchDavy VancampfortJoseph FirthSimon RosenbaumPhilip B. WardEdson S. SilvaMats HallgrenAntônio Ponce de LeónAndrea L. DunnAndréa Camaz DeslandesMarcelo Pio de Almeida FleckAndré F. CarvalhoBrendon Stubbs

Abstract

Available evidence supports the notion that physical activity can confer protection against the emergence of depression regardless of age and geographical region.

Physical Activity and HealthBehavioral Health and InterventionsCardiovascular and exercise physiologyOdds ratioProspective cohort studyDepression (economics)MedicineHazard ratioOddsConfidence intervalMeta-analysisCohort studyIncidence (geometry)

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AdultDepressionFemaleHumansMaleProspective StudiesRiskExerciseIncidenceOdds Ratio

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  • King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
  • National Institute for Health and Care Research
  • Department of Health and Social Care
  • King's College London
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