Two early studies that examined the association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease found that
A) physically active men had lower rates of heart disease than sedentary men.
B) physically active women had lower rates of heart disease than sedentary women.
C) physically active men had lower rates of stroke than sedentary men.
D) physically active men had lower rates of heart disease than physically active women.

Question

​Two early studies that examined the association between physical activity and cardiovascular disease found that
A) ​physically active men had lower rates of heart disease than sedentary men.
B) ​physically active women had lower rates of heart disease than sedentary women.
C) ​physically active men had lower rates of stroke than sedentary men.
D) ​physically active men had lower rates of heart disease than physically active women.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Early studies, such as those by Morris et al. and Paffenbarger et al., found that physically active men had lower rates of heart disease compared to sedentary men.

​Two Early Studies That Examined the Association Between Physical Activity

Two Early Studies That Examined the Association Between Physical Activity