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More exercise during free time is linked to lower heart disease risk scores for two common assessment tools.
Scientific Claim
Higher leisure-time physical activity is associated with lower QRISK3 and Framingham-30 BMI-based cardiovascular risk scores in young men.
Original Statement
“Negative correlations were found between the “Leisure-time PA” indicator and the scores reflecting relative risk: QRISK3 (rs = –0.182, p = 0.03) and Framingham-30 based on body mass index (rs = –0.172, p = 0.035);”
Evidence Quality Assessment
Claim Status
appropriately stated
Study Design Support
Design supports claim
Appropriate Language Strength
association
Can only show association/correlation
Assessment Explanation
Based on abstract only - full methodology not available to verify. The study design is cross-sectional, which can assess correlations. The claim uses 'associated' which is appropriate for observational data.
Evidence from Studies
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Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found