Prevention & lipidsGuideline or statement
Physical activity and mortality: towards healthspan-oriented metrics and outcomes. A Scientific Statement from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) of the ESC
- Scientific statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Use different measures of healthspan as an outcome to quantify the effects of exercise and physical activity.
Physical function, mental and cognitive health, chronic disease prevention, and quality of life proposed as appropriate healthspan measures.
Original publication
Physical activity and mortality: towards healthspan-oriented metrics and outcomes. A Scientific Statement from the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC) of the ESC. Eur J Prev Cardiol. Published 8 September 2025. doi:10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf578
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