2023-10-18 11:03:48
The way you walk might give information regarding your risk of dying prematurely. According to a recent study carried out by British researchers and relayed by The Sunpeople were more likely to die of a heart attack, cancer or other causes within ten years if they walked at a slower pace.
“We encourage walkers to pick up their pace where possible, as this may just improve their life expectancy. There are also many other benefits to being physically active, as previous research shows. Doctors should also consider asking their patients how fast they walk. With this information, they might learn a lot regarding their risk of death, which can guide the use of strategies to prevent early death and disease.“, details Dr Jonathan Goldney, from the University of Leicester. These conclusions were published in the journal Elsevier Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases.
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22,413 deaths over 12 years
This study was conducted using data from 391,652 Britons aged 38 to 73. All were followed for 12 years and reported information on their walking speed. Over a median follow-up of 12.6 years, 22,413 deaths occurred among the panel. Looking at the data, the researchers found that brisk walkers were significantly less likely to die from any cause. They also noticed greater improvements in heart disease.
“For all causes, in both sexes, the 10-year mortality risk was higher in slow walkers, but varied by sex, age and cause of death. Which led to different risk reductions compared to fast and slow walkers“, detail the authors of the study.
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