Term of Award
Summer 2024
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology (Dr.P.H.)
Document Type and Release Option
Dissertation (restricted to Georgia Southern)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Environmental Health Sciences
Committee Chair
Logan Cowan
Committee Member 1
Kelly Sullivan
Committee Member 2
Haresh Rochani
Committee Member 3
William A Mase
Abstract
Physical activity (PA) is known for its health benefits; however, its association with subclinical atherosclerosis in adults remains obscure. This study examined the association between aspect of PA and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Data was derived from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) study, a prospective cohort study in the Unites States. This study examined: 1) the impact of both the quantity (min/week) and proportion (%) of vigorous PA on the odds of an increase in CIMT; 2) the relationship between long-term changes in individuals' PA classifications and the odds of an increase in CIMT; and 3) the differences in association between CIMT and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality across PA classifications. This study provides insights into the effects of PA on subclinical atherosclerosis in the adult population.
Recommended Citation
Kiely, Keagan, "Association Between Physical Activity and Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Middle-Aged and Older Adults" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2810.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2810
Research Data and Supplementary Material
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