Asked by Takuya Miyaishi on Jul 17, 2024

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Cardiorespiratory fitness,measured as VO₂ max in mL/kg/min (maximum oxygen consumption) ,is associated with increased longevity.Recent evidence suggests that higher fitness increases the life span.Those with a low VO₂ max have a life expectancy after 60 years of 7 years,those with moderate VO₂ max of 15 years,and those with a high VO₂ max have a life expectancy after 60 of 23 years.Which of the causal criteria is illustrated with this example?

A) Temporal relationship
B) Strength of association
C) Replicability of findings
D) Specificity of association
E) Dose-response effect

Cardiorespiratory Fitness

A measure of the efficiency of the heart, lungs, and vascular system in pumping oxygen to the body during sustained physical activity.

VO₂ Max

Maximum rate of oxygen consumption measured during incremental exercise; a key indicator of an individual's aerobic physical fitness.

Longevity

The length of an individual's life, often studied in demographics and gerontology to assess common factors influencing lifespan.

  • Recognize the importance of dose-response relationships in supporting causality.
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Zybrea KnightJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
This example shows a dose-response effect,where increasing fitness is associated with increased life expectancy after age of 60.