OBJECTIVE: The protective effect of physical activity (PA) on risk of stroke remains controversial as a result of lack of insight into the sources of heterogeneity between studies. We performed a comprehensive meta-analysis of studies to (1) quantify the association between PA level and risk of stroke outcomes and (2) test the hypothesis that the association of PA level with stroke outcomes will be similar between men and women. The outcome measures are stroke incidence, stroke mortality, or both. METHODS: Cohort studies were identified by searching MEDLINE and EMBASE (from 1986 to 2005) and meta-analysis conducted according to meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) group recommendations. Data were reported as pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) using random-effects models to assess the association of stroke outcomes with PA level. Heterogeneity was investigated, and sensitivity analysis was performed. Stratified analysis by gender was performed. RESULTS: Of 992 articles, 13 satisfied all eligibility criteria and were studied. Compared with low PA, moderate PA caused an 11% reduction in risk of stroke outcome (RR = 0.89, 95% CI 0.86-0.93, p < 0.01) and high PA a 19% reduction (RR = 0.81, CI 0.77-0.84, p < 0.01). Among the men, results showed a 12% reduction in risk associated with moderate PA (RR = 0.88, CI 0.82-0.94, p < 0.01) and 19% reduction for high PA (RR = 0.81, CI 0.75-0.87, p < 0.01). Among the women, results showed a 24% reduction in risk for high PA (RR = 0.76, CI 0.64-.89, p < 0.01). There was, however, no significant risk reduction associated with a moderate PA level in women. CONCLUSIONS: Increased PA level appears beneficial in reduction of risk of stroke and related outcomes. However, higher levels of PA may be required in women to achieve as significant a risk reduction as in men. An exercise regimen tailored to women to improve related physiological mechanisms will likely be beneficial.
OBJECTIVE: The protective effect of physical activity (PA) on risk of stroke remains controversial as a result of lack of insight into the sources of heterogeneity between studies. We performed a comprehensive meta-analysis of studies to (1) quantify the association between PA level and risk of stroke outcomes and (2) test the hypothesis that the association of PA level with stroke outcomes will be similar between men and women. The outcome measures are stroke incidence, stroke mortality, or both. METHODS: Cohort studies were identified by searching MEDLINE and EMBASE (from 1986 to 2005) and meta-analysis conducted according to meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) group recommendations. Data were reported as pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) using random-effects models to assess the association of stroke outcomes with PA level. Heterogeneity was investigated, and sensitivity analysis was performed. Stratified analysis by gender was performed. RESULTS: Of 992 articles, 13 satisfied all eligibility criteria and were studied. Compared with low PA, moderate PA caused an 11% reduction in risk of stroke outcome (RR = 0.89, 95% CI 0.86-0.93, p < 0.01) and high PA a 19% reduction (RR = 0.81, CI 0.77-0.84, p < 0.01). Among the men, results showed a 12% reduction in risk associated with moderate PA (RR = 0.88, CI 0.82-0.94, p < 0.01) and 19% reduction for high PA (RR = 0.81, CI 0.75-0.87, p < 0.01). Among the women, results showed a 24% reduction in risk for high PA (RR = 0.76, CI 0.64-.89, p < 0.01). There was, however, no significant risk reduction associated with a moderate PA level in women. CONCLUSIONS: Increased PA level appears beneficial in reduction of risk of stroke and related outcomes. However, higher levels of PA may be required in women to achieve as significant a risk reduction as in men. An exercise regimen tailored to women to improve related physiological mechanisms will likely be beneficial.
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