[Physical inactivity--consequences and correlations].
The Danish Fitness and Nutrition Council has examined the scientific literature to evaluate the effects of a physically inactive lifestyle on health in the adult population. Physical inactivity is defined as less than 2.5 hours of moderately intense activity per week. 30-40% of the adult Danish population is defined as physically inactive. A physically inactive lifestyle has a negative impact on metabolic and cardio-vascular functions and increases the risk of developing lifestyle diseases. Furthermore, physical inactivity increases the risk of disability among the elderly.
Kiens
Bente
B
Motions- og Ernaeringsrådet, Søborg.
Beyer
Nina
N
Brage
Søren
S
Hyldstrup
Lars
L
Ottesen
Laila S
LS
Overgaard
Kristian
K
Pedersen
Bente Klarlund
BK
Puggaard
Lis
L
Aagaard
Peter G
PG
D000328:Adult; D015444:Exercise; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D011634:Public Health; D012307:Risk Factors; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors