Diseases linked to physical inactivity

According to the WHO, physical inactivity is a serious health problem worldwide. It is a major cause of disability and deaths of around two million people in a year.

- Shivangi Karn

Developed and developing countries are at higher risk of diseases caused due to lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle habits. Among these numbers, the number of children is also greater due to digitization and shift of children's taste from outdoor to computer games. Physical inactivity has become a major public health concern. When it is accompanied by substance abuse and poor diet, the risk of chronic diseases doubles. Our body is made up of millions of cells and tissues and as we age, their functions decline as well. Thus, to increase life expectancy and promote the repair, physical activeness is a must as it helps in regulating the essential hormones and slowing our ageing. An inactive lifestyle can lead to various diseases. Here's a list of conditions linked to physical inactivity.

Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes is an epidemic affecting around 100 million people worldwide. Physical activity helps to prevent or manage the risk of type 2 diabetes by 58%. Studies show that regular physical activity improves the glucose level in our body along with positively affecting lipid levels, blood pressure and quality of life. It is proven that the benefits of physical activities like walking, cycling and gymming improve insulin actions in a person.

Obesity