Health
The fight against two global pandemics: physical inactivity and COVID-19 – Tenterfield Star
A more widespread public health action to keep people physically active during this pandemic is of prime importance.
The COVID-19 pandemic is worsening an already existing global pandemic: the physical inactivity pandemic.
Globally, physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death, resulting in the loss of more than 3 million lives per year.
It is recommended adults do 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week and limit time spent being sedentary, such as when seated in front of the TV or computer.
Unfortunately, nearly a third of the world’s population is not meeting this…
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