Physical activity patterns and all-cause mortality in U.S. adults with osteopenia or osteoporosis: A prospective cohort study
Abstract
The aim of this study is to examine the association between physical activity patterns and all-cause mortality among U.S. adults with osteopenia or osteoporosis. Data from adults with osteopenia or osteoporosis were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007 to 2018, a nationally representative survey of U.S. adults, with mortality follow-up through 2019. Bone mineral density was assessed at 4 femoral sites using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Physical activity was self-reported and categorized as physically inactive (
Fields of Study & Subjects
Physical Activity and Health
Bone health and osteoporosis research
Obesity
Physical Activity
Diet
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Medicine
- Volume
- 105
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- e47293–e47293
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN