The effect of physical fitness on mortality is overestimated - Uppsala University

Scientists at the University of Uppsala have analyzed data from more than a million Swedish men of about 18 years of age when they presented themselves for military service between 1972 and 1995. Their idea was to see if there is really a relationship between being fit and the risk of premature death. The results have been a little surprising. Popular wisdom says that there is an important relationship between being in good shape and the probabi…

The effect of physical fitness on mortality is overestimated - Uppsala University

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