International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 18/Oct/2021;35(2):283-6.
Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Health: Practical Strategies to Reduce Sedentary Time in Adult Population
Karolinny Borinelli de Aquino Moura
, Simone Savaris
, Janice Debastiani
, Juliana Beust de Lima
Introduction
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is highly prevalent worldwide and is the main cause of death in the general population. The practice of physical activity (PA) has emerged as a primary prevention strategy for CVD, with the potential to control risk factors, and promote a better quality of life and longer survival.
However, despite the scientifically proven benefits, and formal recommendations for the practice of PA for adults, ( ), published data on the world population are alarming. Recent estimates indicate that one in four (27.5%) adults worldwide and almost half of the population in Brazil do not follow the recommendations made by the World Health Organization (WHO). Additionally to physical inactivity, the growing prevalence of sedentary behavior is a current concern ( ).
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