Effects of cardiorespiratory fitness on healthcare utilization

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The relationship between cardiorespiratory fitness level and incidence of medical treatments is studied. People who improved their fitness by the time of the second examination has a decreased number overnight hospital stays, compared with those who remained unfit at the time of the second examination, which accounts to10.2% low fitness at second visit verses 5.9% high fitness at second visit.

Medical economics, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs

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Correlates of compliance in a randomized exercise trial in myocardial infarction patients

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This article examines factors associated with compliance in heart attack patients enrolled in a three-year exercise rehabilitation program. Findings indicate that patient attendance decreased with time and that factors such as body mass index, depression, cholesterol levels, and smoking were inversely correlated with patient compliance.

Analysis, Patient compliance, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder), Heart attack, Cholesterol, Cardiac patients, Body mass index, Rehabilitation research

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Risk factors for training-related injuries among men and women in basic combat training

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This article examines risk factors associated with sustaining a time-loss injury during basic combat training for the United States Army. Findings indicate that cigarette smoking and reduced aerobic capacity were associated with a greater risk of injuries in recruits and that women have a higher overall risk than men.

Risk factors, Training, Soldiers, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Physical education and training, Physical education, Sex differences

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