High Fitness Levels May Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Death in Men With High Blood Pressure: Study

According to a 29-year study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, men with high blood pressure may lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by staying fit. High fitness levels have been linked to longer lifespans, and this study investigated the relationship between blood pressure, fitness, and cardiovascular death risk. The study, which included 2,280 men aged 42 to 61 years, showed that high blood pressure was associated with a 39% increased risk of cardiovascular mortality, while low fitness was associated with a 74% elevated likelihood of cardiovascular death. However, men with high blood pressure and high fitness still had an elevated risk of cardiovascular mortality compared to those with normal blood pressure and high fitness. This study highlights the importance of both fitness and blood pressure management in reducing the risk of premature death due to cardiovascular disease.