Accelerometer-based physical activity in daily life is not positively associated with better pulmonary function in adult smokers without airflow obstruction
- Published on May 2015
Background: Epidemiological studies suggest that an appropriate level of physical activity in daily life (PADL) may reduce the rate of decline in pulmonary function regardless of smoking. However, studies evaluating this relationship were based on physical activity questionnaires, which have limitations in accurately quantifying the amount and intensity of PADL. ...