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  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Low physical activity (PA) is linked to increased mortality.
  • Accurate PA measurement has strengthened the PA-mortality association but not disease burden estimates.
  • Quantifying life expectancy gains from PA is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the reduction in life expectancy due to low PA.
  • To determine potential life expectancy improvements by increasing PA at population and individual levels.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a predictive model with device-measured PA risk estimates.
  • Employed a life-table analysis using 2019 US population data and 2017 mortality statistics.
  • Analyzed PA levels from the 2003-2006 National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey for adults aged 40+.

Main Results:

  • Achieving the PA levels of the most active 25% could add an average of 5.3 years to life expectancy for Americans over 40.
  • For the least active quartile, one hour of walking per day could increase life expectancy by approximately 6.3 hours.
  • Significant life expectancy gains are possible through increased physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Higher PA levels substantially increase population life expectancy.
  • Investing in PA promotion and creating supportive environments can enhance healthy longevity.
  • Public health strategies should prioritize increasing physical activity for a healthier aging population.