Older age, female sex, smoking, and comorbidity are associated with lower accelerometer-measured physical activity in adults with cardiovascular diseases.
In a cross-sectional study of 1,484 Swedish adults aged 50-64 with cardiovascular diseases, being in the oldest age group (OR=0.59), female sex (OR=0.73), regular/occasional smoking (OR=0.37), and having one (OR=0.61) or more comorbidities (OR=0.45) were significantly associated with lower odds of higher moderate-to-vigorous physical activity levels. A healthy diet was associated with higher physical activity (OR=1.84).
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Older age, female sex, smoking, and comorbidity are associated with lower accelerometer-measured physical activity in adults with cardiovascular diseases. The current body of evidence comprises 1 study. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 34/100 (low).
The Claim
Older age, female sex, smoking, and comorbidity are associated with lower accelerometer-measured physical activity in adults with cardiovascular diseases.
This conclusion is most relevant to: Adults aged 50-64 years with confirmed diagnosis of angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or stroke in Sweden.
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Associations of demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle factors and comorbidity with accelerometer-measured physical activity in adults with cardiovascular diseases. (PloS one, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸Demographic and lifestyle factors are assessed via questionnaires
- ▸Comorbidity data obtained from registry
- ▸Accelerometer worn for 7 consecutive days measures moderate-to-vigorous physical activity
- ▸Multiple ordinal logistic regression identifies factors associated with lower physical activity levels
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Adults aged 50-64 years with confirmed diagnosis of angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or stroke in Sweden
Recommended Dose
N/A
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Cross-sectional design prevents causal inference
- ▸Accelerometer measurement over 7 days may not capture long-term physical activity patterns
Frequently Asked Questions
What factors were most strongly associated with lower physical activity in CVD patients?▼
Smoking (OR=0.37) and having multiple comorbidities (OR=0.45) showed the strongest associations with lower odds of higher physical activity levels.
Did education or financial strain affect physical activity levels?▼
No, the study found that level of education and financial strain had no significant association with physical activity levels.
How was physical activity measured in this study?▼
Physical activity was measured using hip-worn triaxial accelerometers over seven consecutive days, with moderate-to-vigorous activity categorized into tertiles of low, medium, and high.
What was the sample size and population demographics?▼
The study included 1,484 participants (32% women; median age 60.2 years) with confirmed cardiovascular diseases such as angina, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or stroke.
References
- 1.König A, Hagströmer M, Bergman F, Bäck M, Drake I, Johansson H, Rossen J, von Rosen P. “Associations of demographic, socioeconomic, lifestyle factors and comorbidity with accelerometer-measured physical activity in adults with cardiovascular diseases..” PloS one, 2026. PMID: 42447099 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0352673