Table 3.
Risk of dementia according to regularity of physical activity
| Irregular-PA | Regular-PA* | |
|---|---|---|
| Unadjusted HR (95% CI) | ||
| Dementia of the Alzheimer type | 1 (ref) | 0.70 (0.68–0.73) |
| Adjusted HR (95% CI)† | ||
| Dementia of the Alzheimer type | 1 (ref) | 0.85 (0.81–0.88) |
HR hazard ratio, CI confidence interval, PA physical activity
*Vigorous-intensity physical activity ≥ 3 days per week or moderate-intensity physical activity ≥ 5 days per week
†Adjusted for age, gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, body mass index, history of smoking, and history of alcohol intake