Sedentary lifestyle is the silent deadly epidemic that affects millions of people worldwide
Sedentary lifestyle is a silent epidemic that is affecting millions of people around the world. Many of us lead a sedentary lifestyle, spending hours on end sitting in front of a screen, without moving, without practising physical exercise and without even leaving home. Unfortunately, this lack of physical activity can have serious health consequences, and there is a lot of evidence to prove this.
A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine found that a sedentary lifestyle can increase the risk of premature death by up to 60%. Another study, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, showed that lack of physical activity can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity.
But the negative effects of sedentary lifestyle don't stop here. Lack of physical activity can also affect the respiratory system, increasing the risk of lung diseases, such as asthma. A study published in the European Respiratory Journal found that lack of physical activity can increase the risk of asthma by up to 50%.
In addition, a sedentary lifestyle can affect mental health. A study published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research showed that lack of physical activity can increase the risk of anxiety and depression by up to 25%.
But it is not only adults who are affected by a sedentary lifestyle. Children are also at risk. A study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that lack of physical activity can affect children's cognitive development, increasing the risk of learning and behavioural problems.
Given all this evidence, it is clear that a sedentary lifestyle is a serious problem that needs to be taken seriously. It is important that we all strive to be more active, either through regular physical exercises or simply walking more, climbing stairs instead of elevators and avoiding spending hours sitting. After all, our health is in our hands and it is up to each of us to take measures to protect it.
