Physical Activity and Subclinical Measures of Atherosclerosis: Study Replication and Sensitivity Analysis

Atherosclerosis contributes greatly to morbidity and mortality in the United States. Prevention of incidence, and progression of atherosclerosis through lifestyle modification represents an opportunity to reduce the burden of this disease. Ankle brachial index (ABI) and coronary artery calcification (CAC) are subclinical measures of atherosclerosis. The effects of physical activity on such subclinical measures in unselected populations is not comprehensively described. The purpose of this study was to conduct a replication of the 2013 study by Delaney et al. and sensitivity analysis to examine whether higher physical activity has a protective effect on cardiovascular disease risk.

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Project Type(s): Master's Thesis

Author(s): Julian Whitford

Program(s): Master of Public Health, RDN Training

Year: 2017

Adviser(s):

• Michelle Averill