Do abnormal screening results for chronic diseases motivate inactive people to start exercising? A community-based prospective cohort study in Changhua, Taiwan
Journal
Preventive Medicine
Journal Volume
180
Date Issued
2024-03
Author(s)
Abstract
Exercise improves health, but illnesses can cause changes in exercise behavior, including starting or stopping. This study investigated the effects of chronic disease screening on inactive individuals' exercise behavior and analyzed the impact of age and chronic disease history on this relationship using stratified analysis.
Subjects
Abnormal screening results; Age difference; Chronic disease screening; Community-based integrated screening; Exercise initiation
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Publisher
Academic Press Inc.
Type
journal article