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half of Indians are physically unfit, know what Lancet study said

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Health Studies: A recent Lancet study says that more than half of the Indian population is not physically active. The Lancet study has expressed concern over Indians being physically unfit and said that the day is not far when more than sixty percent of the Indian population will fall prey to problems caused by lack of physical activity. This study published in Global Health says that more than half of India’s population is not able to meet the guidelines of adequate physical activity set by the World Health Organization (WHO).…

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It is very important for children and teenagers to be physically active, otherwise diseases will become a big problem in the future.

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Physical inactivity is the fourth biggest cause of death worldwide. Different studies have found that physical inactivity has a strong association with chronic diseases and disabilities. In a recently revealed research, it has been predicted that if people do not remain physically active, then by the year 2030, about 500 million new patients suffering from long-lasting major diseases can appear at the global level. Cycling, walking or playing your favorite sport is one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay active.  Regular involvement in these activities helps in…

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