The World Health Organization issued a warning that one in three people does little exercise, which puts their health at risk.

Laziness puts about 1.8 billion adults around the world at risk of type 2 diabetes, heart attacks, stroke, cancer and dementia.

The World Health Organization says you should do at least 2.5 hours of moderate exercise each week, just 22 minutes a day, but 31% of people fail to do this.

For his part, Dr. Rüdiger Kresch, Director of Health Promotion at the World Health Organization, said: “Physical inactivity represents a silent threat to health. It contributes significantly to the burden of chronic diseases. We need to find new ways to motivate people to be more active. By making "If physical activity is available, affordable and enjoyable for everyone, we can significantly reduce the risk of disease and create a healthier, more productive society."

The WHO report said inactivity levels rose by 5% between 2010 and 2022, a worrying trend.

If it continues to rise, inactivity levels are expected to reach 35% by 2030, and the world is currently far from achieving the global goal of reducing physical inactivity by 2030, as physical inactivity puts adults at greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks. Strokes, type 2 diabetes, dementia, and cancers such as breast and colon.

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, said: “These new findings highlight the missed opportunity to reduce cancer and heart disease, and improve mental health through increased physical activity. We must renew our commitments to increasing levels of physical activity and prioritize bold action. “Including strengthening policies and increasing funding, to reverse this worrying trend,” according to the Russia Today website.

According to data obtained by the World Health Organization study, the highest rates of physical inactivity were observed in the high-income Asia-Pacific region (48%) and South Asia (45%), and levels of inactivity in other regions ranged from 28% in high-income Western countries to 14%. % in Oceania.

The organization's report indicates that what is worrying about the results is that differences still exist between gender and age. Physical inactivity is still more common among women globally compared to men, with inactivity rates reaching 34% compared to 29%. In addition, people over the age of 60 are less active than other adults, which underscores the importance of promoting physical activity for older people.

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Jumblatt: The Vatican initiative is the mind’s eye at the most delicate stage in Lebanon’s history

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