Physical inactivity is a public health crisis in the United States, with less than a quarter of children and adolescents meeting physical activity guidelines.

The study found that levels of physical inactivity among adolescents were persistently high across all regions and all countries, ranging from 66 percent in Bangladesh to 94 percent in South Korea.

Recent World Health Organization reports and guidelines note that more than 80% of adolescents across the globe have insufficient physical activity per day. Physical inactivity has been associated ...

Alarming rise in physical inactivity among adults worldwide, with 1.8 billion not meeting recommended levels. WHO warns of health and economic consequences.

Physical inactivity is a public health crisis in the United States, with less than a quarter of children and adolescents meeting physical activity guidelines.

A new study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion finds that inadequate leisure-time aerobic physical ...

Research indicates a negative correlation between cellphone use and physical activity among adolescents. A recent study involving 17 adolescents found that increased cellphone use was associated ...

People have generally become less active since 2000, as the prevalence for physical inactivity among adults globally in 2022 grew to 31.3%, from the recorded 26.4% in 2010 and 23.4% in 2000 ...

In addition to the links between physical inactivity and all-cause mortality, CVD-related mortality, dementia and hypertension, the researchers reported a PAR of 7.2% for depression, 5% for ...

Mississippi had the highest rate of physical inactivity among adults in 2022 with 31.9%, with Arkansas (31.1%) and West Virginia (30.2%) following in the state rankings.