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- Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Key facts Regular physical activity provides significant physical and mental health benefits In adults, physical activity contributes to prevention and management of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, enhances brain health, and can improve overall well-being
- Nearly 1. 8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough . . .
The findings point to a worrying trend of physical inactivity among adults, which has increased by about 5 percentage points between 2010 and 2022 If the trend continues, levels of inactivity are projected to further rise to 35% by 2030, and the world is currently off track from meeting the global target to reduce physical inactivity by 2030
- Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18 . . .
The estimates are based on self-reported physical activity captured using the GPAQ (Global Physical Activity Questionnaire), the IPAQ (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) or a similar questionnaire covering activity at work in the household, for transport, and during leisure time
- The inequality epidemic: low-income teens face higher risks of obesity . . .
A new report released by WHO Europe reveals alarming disparities in the health of young people across the WHO European Region, with those from less affluent families disproportionately affected The report, based on data from 44 countries participating in the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) study, highlights unhealthy eating habits, rising rates of overweight and obesity, and
- Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and death worldwide Alternately, regular physical activity reduces risk of many types of cancer by 8–28%; heart disease and stroke by 19%; diabetes by 17%, depression and dementia by 28–32%
- Launch of new WHO estimates of physical inactivity in adults
The webinar will share key results and discuss implications for policy and practice For the first time, the results also include a forecast of levels of inactivity in 2030 to assess if the world is on track to meet the global target of 15% relative reduction as set out in Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (WHA71 6)
- Health Promotion - World Health Organization (WHO)
Our global target is to reduce physical inactivity by 10% by 2025 and by 15% by 2030 Recognizing the promotion of physical activity requires a "whole of systems" approach, we work to mobilize effective partnerships, particularly with sectors outside of health, including, education, environment, sport, transport, as well as with the private
- Physical inactivity a leading cause of disease and disability, warns WHO
Physical inactivity can have serious implications for people’s health, said the World Health Organization today on the occasion of World Health Day Approximately 2 million deaths per year are attributed to physical inactivity, prompting WHO to issue a warning that a sedentary lifestyle could very well be among the 10 leading causes of death and disability in the world World Health Day is
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