Physical inactivity and non-communicable disease burden in low-income, middle-income and high-income countries

CONCLUSION: The global burden associated with physical inactivity is substantial. The relative burden is greatest in high-income countries; however, the greatest number of people (absolute burden) affected by physical inactivity are living in middle-income countries given the size of their populations.PMID:33782046 | DOI:10.1136/bjsports-2020-103640

Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - March 30, 2021 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Peter T Katzmarzyk Christine Friedenreich Eric J Shiroma I-Min Lee Source Type: research