Cause of illnesses

World Health Day 2002 was dedicated to reflecting on the benefits of physical activity and to promoting an active lifestyle.  In this way, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized on the dramatic need of  men and women to abandon sedentary lifestyles and choose healthier forms of life. (*)

It has been proven that sedentary lifestyles are an important cause of mortality, morbidity and disabilities.  According to preliminary results of a study from WHO on risk factors, sedentary lifestyles are one of the 10 fundamental causes of mortality and disability in the world.  Information from that organization reveals that approximately two million deaths can be attributed each year to lack of physical activity.

Sedentary lifestyle increases the causes of mortality, doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and obesity.  It increases the risk of high blood pressure, weight problems, osteoporosis, depression and anxiety.  Also, it is one of the risk factors for suffering colon and breast cancer, among others.

Currently, WHO is evaluating the world percentage of diseases caused by 22 factors related to health, among which is sedentary lifestyle.  Although the results of that research have not been published, for researchers it is evident that physical inactivity is an important problem for public health, which affects millions of persons around the world.

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