26 Jun 2024 • A latest study reported that 50% of Indians possess an inadequate level of physical activity. 57% of women compared to 42% of men had inadequate physical activity.

• India ranked 12th among 125 countries in the highest prevalence of insufficient physical activity.

• The high-income Asia Pacific and South Asian countries were in the first two consecutive ranks in terms of insufficient physical activity.

• One-third of adults globally do not meet the recommended levels of physical activity in 2022.

• The insufficient physical activity rates were 22.3% in 2000 which rose to 49.4% in 2022. This could increase the risk of cardiovascular events, stroke, cancer, and diabetes.

Source:Economic Times| Read full story