Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) emerges as a stronger predictor of long-term health and mortality than blood pressure or cholesterol, with individuals in exceptional fitness demonstrating five times lower mortality risk. Regular aerobic exercise can increase VO₂max by 10–20%, offering a highly modifiable intervention for longevity. — Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels (Pexels License)
MD, MPH, PhD. Editor-in-Chief, Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ). Professor and Head, School of Public Health, David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), Tbilisi, Georgia. Chair, Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). President, Accréditation Sans Frontières (ASF), Paris. Secretary/Treasurer, UEMS Section of Public Health. WHO Consultant, Health and Migration, Geneva. Former Member, UN Secretary-General's Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent (IAP-EWEC, 2016–2021). ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
