Results: Walking 7,000 steps a day may reduce the risk of death by 47%.
Published on 08/02/2025
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New research shows that walking just 7,000 steps per day is associated with a 47% lower risk of death compared to walking 2,000 steps. How many steps do you get in a day?
Less than 2,000 steps
17%
442 votes
2,000 to 4,999 steps
16%
413 votes
5,000 to 6,999 steps
9%
240 votes
7,000 or more steps
17%
433 votes
I'm not sure / I don't track my steps
33%
850 votes
Not Applicable
9%
222 votes
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If you get less than 7,000 steps per day, or are unsure, will this news make you more likely to track steps or increase your step count? Yes, I'll track now
9%
241 votes
Yes, I'll increase my steps
23%
609 votes
Both
13%
329 votes
Neither
30%
769 votes
Not Applicable
25%
652 votes
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