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Physical inactivity and non-communicable disease burden in low-income, middle-income and high-income countries
British Journal of Sports Medicine · 2021 · Vol. 56(2) · pp. 101–106
Peter T. Katzmarzyk✉(Pennington Biomedical Research Center)Christine M. Friedenreich(University of Calgary)Eric J. Shiroma(Centre de recherche en Epidémiologie et Santé des Populations)I‐Min Lee(Brigham and Women's Hospital)
Abstract
The global burden associated with physical inactivity is substantial. The relative burden is greatest in high-income countries; however, the greatest number of people (absolute burden) affected by physical inactivity are living in middle-income countries given the size of their populations.
Physical Activity and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietHealth disparities and outcomesMedicinePopulationNon-communicable diseaseDiabetes mellitusEnvironmental healthDisease burdenDiseaseDementiaDemographyInternal medicine
MeSH terms
Noncommunicable DiseasesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FemaleHumansRisk FactorsGlobal HealthDeveloped CountriesSedentary Behavior
Funding
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute on Aging
- National Institute of General Medical Sciences
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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