Khaberni - An extensive international study has revealed the serious health complications caused by inactivity and lack of regular physical activity.
Scientists analyzed data from approximately 2.4 million people across 27 studies worldwide, assessing the relationship between physical activity levels and the development of complications from type 2 diabetes and several other diseases. They defined a sedentary lifestyle as engaging in less than 150 minutes of moderate or intense physical activity per week, such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or running.
Data analysis showed that inactivity and lack of physical activity were linked to the development of many diseases. The incidence rates of strokes increased by 10.2% among inactive individuals, diabetic retinopathy cases increased by 9.7%, and heart failure cases increased by 7.3%, while coronary heart disease in diabetic patients increased by about 7%.
Researchers noted that these complications are often viewed as an inevitable result of the disease, but the study results confirm that a significant portion of them can be prevented through achievable increases in physical activity.
Researchers also noticed a variability in the impact of inactivity, revealing that women and individuals with lower educational levels are more susceptible to complications associated with lack of activity. The results also showed differences in the nature of activity according to geographical region. In high-income countries, people usually get physical activity during leisure time, while in lower-income regions, activity mainly comes from physical labor.
