The effect of leisure-time physical activity on the risk of acute myocardial infarction depending on Body Mass Index: a population-based case-control study

• Main Authors: Reuterwall Christina (Author), Ahlbom Anders (Author), de Faire Ulf (Author), Fransson Eleonor (Author), Hallqvist Johan (Author), Alfredsson Lars (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>High body mass index (BMI) and lack of physical activity have been recognized as important risk factors for coronary heart disease. The aim of the present study was to evaluate whether leisure-time physical activity compensates for t...