- Women achieved a 30% reduction in CHD risk with 250 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) weekly, while men required 530 minutes.
- Among CHD-free participants, guideline-level MVPA lowered CHD risk by 22% in women and 17% in men.
- In patients with established CHD, women had a nearly threefold greater mortality reduction than men (hazard ratio, 0.30 vs 0.81).
- Each additional 30 minutes of MVPA weekly reduced CHD risk by 3% in women and 2% in men.
- Findings suggest sex-specific benefits of physical activity, supporting tailored cardiovascular prevention strategies.
Source: Nature Cardiovascular Research
