Table 1WHAT IS THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PHYSICAL INACTIVITY PROBLEM IN MALAYSIA? The reduction of prevalence was due to a change in algorithm to estimate physical inactivity. HOW DO WE COMPARE PHYSICAL INACTIVITY WITH OTHER RISK FACTORS FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES LIKE SMOKING, OBESITY AND HIGH BLOOD SUGAR? Table 2If we are able to eliminate physical inactivity, life expectancy will increase by 0.68 years. With the high prevalence of physical inactivity (causing 3.2 million deaths), physical inactivity is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases.

Source: New Strait Times July 04, 2017 06:22 UTC