Self-rated physical fitness predicts cardiovascular and all-cause mortality—implications for clinical decision-making
Our research shows that SRPF is a strong predictor of overall and cardiovascular mortality for individuals with and without CAD. This suggests that SRPF should be part of routine medical check-ups, highlighting the importance of promoting physical activity for cardiovascular health.
Authors
- Winfried März (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6083-8946)
- Frank C. Mooren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0258-2732)
- Hendrik Schäfer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8598-9003)
- Boris Schmitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7041-7424)
- Marcus E. Kleber (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0663-7275)
- Angela P. Moissl (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0302-2136)
- Graciela E. Delgado
- Bernhard Krämer
Institutions
- Synlab Czech (Czechia) (CZ)
- Witten/Herdecke University (DE)
- University of Mannheim (DE)
- Medical University of Graz (AT)
- Heidelberg University (DE)
- University Hospital Heidelberg (DE)
- Synlab (Germany) (DE)
- Oncoscience (Germany) (DE)
- University Medical Centre Mannheim (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Preventive Cardiology
- Published
- 2025-03-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjpc/zwaf154
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00