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How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic PA per week are recommended for adults aged 18-64 years?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic PA per week are recommended for adults aged 18-64 years?
At least 150 minutes
What are the two types of costs associated with physical inactivity?
What are the two types of costs associated with physical inactivity?
Direct costs (health care) and indirect costs (loss of economic output due to illness, disease-related work disability or premature death)
What type of physical activity should older adults with poor mobility prioritize to prevent falls?
What type of physical activity should older adults with poor mobility prioritize to prevent falls?
PA to enhance balance
How many days a week should older adults engage in muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
How many days a week should older adults engage in muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
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What is the recommended daily amount of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA for children aged 5-17 years?
What is the recommended daily amount of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity PA for children aged 5-17 years?
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What is the estimated annual cost of physical inactivity for a population of 10 million people, of whom 50% are insufficiently physically active?
What is the estimated annual cost of physical inactivity for a population of 10 million people, of whom 50% are insufficiently physically active?
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What is the recommended frequency for muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
What is the recommended frequency for muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
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What are the benefits of exercising during and after cancer treatment?
What are the benefits of exercising during and after cancer treatment?
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What is one of the leading risk factors for overweight, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases and chronic conditions?
What is one of the leading risk factors for overweight, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases and chronic conditions?
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Which WHO region is the most severely affected by noncommunicable diseases?
Which WHO region is the most severely affected by noncommunicable diseases?
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What is the consequence of physical inactivity on concentration and productivity?
What is the consequence of physical inactivity on concentration and productivity?
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What is the relationship between physical activity and cancer survival?
What is the relationship between physical activity and cancer survival?
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What is the recommended daily amount of physical activity for adults aged 18-64 years to reduce the risk of chronic diseases?
What is the recommended daily amount of physical activity for adults aged 18-64 years to reduce the risk of chronic diseases?
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How many days per week should older adults with poor mobility perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls?
How many days per week should older adults with poor mobility perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls?
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What is the recommended frequency for muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
What is the recommended frequency for muscle-strengthening activities for major muscle groups?
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What is the primary goal of the WHO's recommendations for physical activity?
What is the primary goal of the WHO's recommendations for physical activity?
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How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week are recommended for children aged 5-17 years?
How many minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week are recommended for children aged 5-17 years?
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Which type of cancer is reduced by regular physical activity, according to the WHO's recommendations?
Which type of cancer is reduced by regular physical activity, according to the WHO's recommendations?
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