1. 1,000 more daily steps reduce cardiovascular event risk by 17%.
2. Average age of study participants was 64 years.
3. Participants wore accelerometers for step tracking.
4. Over 8 years, 1,935 cases of cardiovascular events were recorded.
5. Steps above 2,344 showed significant risk reduction.
6. No significant sex differences in step count impact on risks.
7. Any physical activity is beneficial for chronic disease management.

Source: European Journal of Preventive Cardiology