Most countries aren't doing enough to help people stay active, such as building safer walkable roads, the WHO report finds.
lobal status report on physical activity. It analyzes data from 194 countries on how often people are physically active and the policies put in place by countries to promote physical activity. As part of the report, the authors also calculated the potential effects on healthcare systems if people’s level of exercise stayed the same up through 2030.
2030 worldwide. These cases would also rack up around $300 billion in direct medical costs during that time period “This study calls for urgent actions by countries to prioritize investments in interventions that reduce this modifiable risk factor,” the authors wrote.Privacy protection
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