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Increasing population-wide daily physical activity levels by even 10% significantly benefits public health by decreasing the incidence of heart attacks and diabetes.
Aim for small increases in daily movement (e.g., taking stairs, walking to colleagues) rather than intense exercise. A 10% increase in total daily activity can have significant health benefits.
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This population-wide activity increase could decrease significantly the incidence of heart attacks and diabetes (N.H.S. Department of Health 2000, 2003, 2004, 2008).
Why this rating
Based on established public health recommendations and epidemiological data cited (NHS, Geoffrey Rose).
Source
Physical Activity and Public Health
William L. Haskell et al. · Circulation · 2007
DOI 10.1161/circulationaha.107.185649
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