What health risks are associated with physical inactivity?
Lack of physical activity has clearly been shown to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. • Less active, less fit persons have a 30 to 50 percent greater risk of developing high blood pressure. • Although no direct link exists between regular exercise and stroke, it is known that exercise reduces the risk of other health problems, such as heart disease, which can contribute to stroke.
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- If physical inactivity is such a serious health risk, what is Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) doing to help Canadians improve their physical activity levels?
- If physical inactivity is such a serious health risk, what is Public Health Agency of Canada doing to help Canadians improve their physical activity levels?
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