Steenkamp, 42,835 patient exercise study: 42% lower mortality [p<0.0001], 45% lower ventilation [p<0.0001], and 41% lower ICU admission [p<0.0001] https://c19p.org/steenkamp
copied to clipboard
Small steps, strong shield: directly measured, moderate physical activity in 65 361 adults is associated with significant protective effects from severe COVID-19 outcomes
et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, doi:10.1136/bjsports-2021-105159
Retrospective 65,361 COVID-19 patients in South Africa, showing significantly lower ICU admission, ventilation, and mortality with exercise.
|
risk of death, 42.0% lower, RR 0.58, p < 0.001, high activity levels 29,469, low activity levels 13,366, adjusted per study, high activity vs. low activity, poisson regression, multivariable.
|
|
risk of mechanical ventilation, 45.0% lower, RR 0.55, p < 0.001, high activity levels 29,469, low activity levels 13,366, adjusted per study, high activity vs. low activity, poisson regression, multivariable.
|
|
risk of ICU admission, 41.0% lower, RR 0.59, p < 0.001, high activity levels 29,469, low activity levels 13,366, adjusted per study, high activity vs. low activity, poisson regression, multivariable.
|
| Effect extraction follows pre-specified rules prioritizing more serious outcomes. Submit updates |
Steenkamp et al., 2/9/2022, retrospective, South Africa, Africa, peer-reviewed, 10 authors, study period 19 March, 2020 - 30 June, 2021.
Please send us corrections, updates, or comments. Vaccines and
treatments are both valuable and complementary. All practical, effective, and
safe means should be used. No treatment, vaccine, or intervention is 100%
available and effective for all current and future variants. Denying the
efficacy of any method increases mortality, morbidity, collateral damage, and
the risk of endemic status. We do not provide medical advice. Before taking
any medication, consult a qualified physician who can provide personalized
advice and details of risks and benefits based on your medical history and
situation. FLCCC and WCH
provide treatment protocols.