Dose-Related Associations Between Physical Activity and Multimorbidity Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Key Points

• Multimorbidity decreases with increased physical activity levels, showing a protective effect across participants.
• A 26% lower risk of multimorbidity is observed in older adults engaging in higher physical activity, compared to sedentary individuals.
• Cohort analysis of middle-aged and older adults assesses the impact of varying physical activity levels on health outcomes.
• These findings suggest a need for public health strategies promoting physical activity among older adults.