In this review: Physical inactivity and non-communicable disease burden in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries (British Journal of Sports Medicine, abstract only available for free)
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Researchers: Physical Inactivity Impacts a Host of Noncommunicable Diseases
A global study links significant percentages of dementia, depression, cancer, and stroke to insufficient PA.
Date: Monday, April 12, 2021
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