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A Pmpectń* Siudy of Walking as Coniparedwith Vigorous Exercisc in the Prevention of Coronaiy Hearl Disease in
Women
JoAm 3. Mamon. MD. Dr.P.H. Frank B. HU MD.. PhD. W. kich Edward. Sc.D, Grakan A CoMts MD. Dr.P.H Mnrl&antfer,
_MD. Dr.P.H. Walter C. Wildt MD. Dr.P.H. FrarAS. J&eutr, MD. asdCtoit} H Hcnrykcm. MD. Dr.PH_
H 72,000 women were divided into several groups, based on the HH number of hours they were walking per week. Women walking 3 HH| H or morę hours a week were found to have a relative risk of heart H attack of about 50% compared to women who were not exercising at all.