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Physical inactivity is a major global health risk, ranking as the fourth leading cause of mortality and contributing to 3.2 million deaths annually, primarily through cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and certain cancers.
Recognize that physical inactivity is a critical health risk, comparable to smoking or obesity. Prioritize increasing daily movement to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. In Arab countries, be aware that cultural and gender-specific barriers may exist, requiring tailored solutions to overcome them.
The World Health Organization (WHO) ranks physical inactivity as the fourth leading cause of global mortality, estimating that it results in 3.2 million deaths globally, mainly due to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and some cancers [1–6].
Why this rating
Based on WHO global estimates and Global Burden of Disease data cited in the paper.
Source
Physical inactivity, gender and culture in Arab countries: a systematic assessment of the literature
Eman Sharara et al. · BMC Public Health · 2018
DOI 10.1186/s12889-018-5472-z
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