Physical Activity Decreases Diverticular Complications

2009181 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lisa L. Strate · University of Washington

Edward L. Giovannucci · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Abstract

Data from this large prospective cohort suggest that physical activity lowers the risk of diverticulitis and diverticular bleeding. Vigorous activity appears to account for this association.

Topics & Keywords

Diverticular Disease and Complications Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments Pelvic floor disorders treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Volume 104, Issue 5, pp. 1221-1230

DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2009.121

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