ArticleHealth education & behavior : the official publication of the Society for Public Health Education2026
Impact of Physical Activity on Smoking, Sleep Disorders, and Depression Among U.S. Adults.
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Abstract
Smoking negatively impacts lung function and cardiovascular capacity, making physical activity (PA) more challenging and contributing to mental health issues. This study investigates the role of PA in mitigating the links between smoking, sleep disorders, and depressive symptoms in adults in the United States. Data from the 2017 to 2020 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were examined. Participants were categorized by PA adherence (≥ 900 metabolic equivalent tasks [METs]/week or not) and smoking status based on serum cotinine levels (< 0.05 for non-smokers, 0.05-15 for secondhand smokers, and > 15 ng/mL for active smokers). Relationships between sleep disorders, depressive symptoms, and PA/smoking were evaluated using survey logistic regression, with non-smokers meeting PA guidelines as the reference group. Stratified analyses were conducted by age group (21 - 39, 40 - 59, 60+ years). Active smokers not meeting PA guidelines had a significantly higher likelihood of moderate to severe depressive symptoms (odds ratio [
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