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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Physical activity is recognized for its health benefits.
  • Pre-infection physical activity may influence COVID-19 severity, but dose-response relationships require clarification.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dose-response association between pre-infection physical activity and COVID-19 outcomes.
  • To examine the consistency of these associations across diverse demographic and clinical subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort study of 194,191 adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19.
  • Physical activity was assessed via self-reports, categorized into five levels from inactive to consistently active.
  • Outcomes included hospitalization, deterioration events, or death within 90 days of diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • A strong dose-response relationship was observed, with higher physical activity correlating with reduced adverse outcomes.
  • Patients with 'some activity' (60-150 min/week) had significantly higher odds of hospitalization, deterioration, and death compared to the 'always active' group.
  • These protective associations were consistent across various demographic groups (sex, race, age, BMI) and chronic conditions (cardiovascular disease, hypertension).

Conclusions:

  • Pre-infection physical activity demonstrates a protective effect against severe COVID-19 outcomes.
  • Public health strategies should incorporate physical activity recommendations to mitigate pandemic impacts.