The Impact of Physical Inactivity

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More than 1 in 4 adults globally are physically inactive

Women are less active compared to men

Countries with a high economy

Increased risk of non-communicable diseases Signup and view all the answers

Lack of physical activity participation during leisure time and sedentary behavior in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

Physical inactivity is more common in high-income countries than in low-income countries. Signup and view all the answers

Lack of physical activity participation during leisure time. Signup and view all the answers

Men are more physically active than women globally. Signup and view all the answers

Increased risk of non-communicable diseases. Signup and view all the answers

High-income countries. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Physical inactivity is a major public health problem, affecting approximately 1.4 billion adults globally, with 28% of adults aged 18 and over not meeting the global recommended levels of physical activity.

Globally, 31% of women and 23% of men do not meet the global recommended levels of physical activity, indicating a significant difference in physical activity levels between men and women.

Ukraine, Malaysia, and Slovakia have the highest rates of physical inactivity, with more than 40% of their populations not meeting the global recommended levels of physical activity.

Physical inactivity is a leading risk factor for non-communicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, and is responsible for 3.2 million deaths globally each year.

Urbanization, road infrastructure, and lack of access to recreational spaces are significant factors contributing to the increase in physical inactivity, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

The main reason for the increase in physical inactivity in many countries today is the rapid urbanization and changes in transportation modes, leading to a decrease in physical activity and an increase in sedentary behaviors.