Should workers be physically active after work? Associations of leisure-time physical activity with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality across occupational physical activity levels-An individual participant data meta-analysis | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Should workers be physically active after work? Associations of leisure-time physical activity with cardiovascular and all-cause mortality across occupational physical activity levels-An individual participant data meta-analysis
Key Points
Leisure-time physical activity is associated with lower cardiovascular mortality, particularly in high occupational physical activity groups.
Participants engaging in leisure-time physical activities showed a significant reduction in all-cause mortality rates.
Meta-analysis aggregates individual participant data to assess mortality outcomes across various levels of occupational physical activity.
Highlighting the importance of leisure-time activities, the findings suggest that physical activity outside of work can significantly improve longevity.