Modest increases in kids ' physical activity could avert billions in medical costs

Increasing the percentage of elementary school children in the United States who participate in 25 minutes of physical activity three times a week from 32 percent to 50 percent would avoid $21.9 billion in medical costs and lost wages over the course of their lifetimes, new research suggests.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 2, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news