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The data were analyzed using multivariable adjusted flexible parametric survival models.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec xml:lang=\"en\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p xml:lang=\"en\">During a median follow\u2010up of 13.5\u2009years, 3415 strokes and 7833 deaths occurred. The respective stroke risk reduction associated with low, moderate, and high PA was 9% (95% CI, 1%\u201316%), 19% (95% CI, 11%\u201327%) and 18% (95% CI, 8%\u201326%). Mortality was reduced by 11% (95% CI, 7%\u201314%), 18% (95% CI, 14%\u201322%), and 22% (95% CI, 18%\u201327%). Similar benefits were observed for both stroke and mortality when stratifying by presence or absence of AF. Among individuals with AF, an increased life expectancy was observed, with gains of 0.50 (95% CI, 0.22\u20130.78), 0.66 (95% CI, 0.31\u20131.01) and 1.15 (95% CI, 0.77\u20131.53) years, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec xml:lang=\"en\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p xml:lang=\"en\">PA was associated with a reduced risk of stroke and mortality, and similar benefits were observed irrespective of AF diagnosis. 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