Abstract
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.
| Translated title of the contribution | Physical inactivity--consequences and correlations |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 169 |
| Issue number | 25 |
| Pages (from-to) | 2442-5 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Jun 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |