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Physical inactivity is associated with a higher risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes: a study in 48 440 adult patients
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2021 · Vol. 55(19) · pp. 1099–1105
Robert E. Sallis✉(Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center)Deborah Rohm YoungSara Y. TartofJames F. Sallis(University of California San Diego)Jeevan Sall(Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center)Qiaowu LiGary Smith(Pomona College)Deborah A. Cohen
Abstract
Consistently meeting physical activity guidelines was strongly associated with a reduced risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes among infected adults. We recommend efforts to promote physical activity be prioritised by public health agencies and incorporated into routine medical care.
COVID-19 and Mental HealthPhysical Activity and HealthLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Physical activityEmergency medicinePhysical therapyIntensive care medicineInternal medicineVirology
MeSH terms
COVID-19SARS-CoV-2AdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleHospitalizationHumansIntensive Care UnitsMaleMiddle AgedSedentary Behavior
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- Kaiser Permanente
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