nih.no Physical inactivity, defined as not meeting the current public health guidelines for physical activity, is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases and premature mortality. Recent ...

Beyond the effects of physical activity on morbidity and mortality ... regular physical activity in the prevention of chronic disease and lowering of mortality rates. Inactivity-related diseases ...

For men, smoking and physical inactivity behaviors combined explained more than half (56%) of the observed inequalities in heart disease mortality. Other key factors were alcohol intake and BMI.