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A significant decrease in physical activity, particularly in urban areas, has contributed to the rise in obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.
Increase your physical activity, especially if you have a sedentary job. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity per week to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic diseases.
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Large shifts towards increased inactivity at work and leisure occurred. These changes are linked with rapid increases of overweight, obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (DR-NCDs) as well as total mortality for urban residents.
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Based on large, nationally representative longitudinal surveys.
Source
A new stage of the nutrition transition in China
Shufa Du et al. · Public Health Nutrition · 2002
DOI 10.1079/phn2001290
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