Nearly 1.8 billion adults are at risk of cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to insufficient exercise, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said physical inactivity has increased globally by five percentage points from 2010 to 2022, yet around 31% of adults still don’t meet exercise guidelines.
The study, published in The Lancet Global Health journal, pointed out that 34% of women and 29% of men are inactive.
Krech said the risk of non-communicable diseases can be reduced “by making physical activity accessible, affordable, and enjoyable.”
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, emphasized that the new findings underscore a missed opportunity to reduce cancer, heart disease, and enhance mental well-being through increased physical activity.
High-income countries are slightly reducing inactivity rates but are still off track, the report said.
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Nearly 1.8 billion adults are at risk of cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to insufficient exercise, according to a new report released on Wednesday.
The World Health Organization (WHO) said physical inactivity has increased globally by five percentage points from 2010 to 2022, yet around 31% of adults still don’t meet exercise guidelines.
The study, published in The Lancet Global Health journal, pointed out that 34% of women and 29% of men are inactive.
Krech said the risk of non-communicable diseases can be reduced “by making physical activity accessible, affordable, and enjoyable.”
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, emphasized that the new findings underscore a missed opportunity to reduce cancer, heart disease, and enhance mental well-being through increased physical activity.
High-income countries are slightly reducing inactivity rates but are still off track, the report said.
The original article contains 284 words, the summary contains 133 words. Saved 53%. I’m a bot and I’m open source!