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Inactivity Kills more than obesity
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Posted 9 years ago #
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Wow.
Researchers followed 334,161 Europeans for 12 years. They assessed exercise levels and waistlines and recorded every death.
"The greatest risk [of an early death] was in those classed inactive, and that was consistent in normal weight, overweight and obese people," one of the researchers, Prof Ulf Ekelund told BBC News. He said eliminating inactivity in Europe would cut mortality rates by nearly 7.5%, or 676,000 deaths, but eliminating obesity would cut rates by just 3.6%. Prof Ekelund added: "But I don't think it's a case of one or the other. We should also strive to reduce obesity, but I do think physical activity needs to be recognised as a very important public health strategy."
And then, right at the end, after stuff about 20 minutes brisk walking a day:
Prof John Ashton, president of the Faculty of Public Health, said changes were needed to make exercise easier.
"We need substantial investment in cycling infrastructure to make our streets safer. If more people cycled or walked to work or school, it would make a big difference in raising levels of physical activity."
(emphases mine)Somebody post that lot off to the Powers That Be...
Posted 9 years ago # -
@Fimm
Agreed- and this is main news in the BBC and one of top 6 storiesin Guardian - so high profile.
Cue unbridled optimism, then the car lobby sticking their oar in and fine meaningless words...
Tired and cynical this morning...
Posted 9 years ago # -
Yes, for once BBC is really running with it. Think it helps that there is such a clear message.
Posted 9 years ago # -
I was 'abused' by a driver last night for being a "fat bloke on a bike". He clearly failed to realise that, as a fat bloke, a bike is the best place for me.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Front page of The Herald too.
Posted 9 years ago # -
Will the patients be grilled because it's healthier than frying?
Posted 9 years ago # -
The most interesting thing about the picture that ch.dot's posted above is the insight it gives into his browsing habits. Based on the targeted advert, I'd say that he's been browsing attractive utility bikes with wonky saddles (and no rear wheels) from Thailand or China.
...all my targeted ads relate to Wiggle and (I must confess) Halfords
Posted 9 years ago # -
I wonder how the model in the photo on the BBC story page feels about his lot in life.
"Oh. Another sofa. Quelle surprise."
"And I guess I'll be holding a remote control...ah yes, here it comes."
"Yes, yes, kink my hips a bit more so my belly sticks out, I know the drill, Photo Person"
"Well I do apologise for not looking vacant enough but this posture's actually quite uncomfortable so gimmie a second and I'll zombie my face up. Done? Right, gimmie my thirty pieces of silver."
Posted 9 years ago # -
"GPs to grill patients..."
That's good news - I'm sure I've heard that grilling is a healthy option...
[edit: beaten to it by Dougal!]
Posted 9 years ago # -
"The most interesting thing about the picture that ch.dot's posted above is the insight it gives into his browsing habits. Based on the targeted advert"
Don't think so. Whole is image posted here -
Posted 9 years ago # -
Ah. My apologies. It was quite a nice looking bike (apart from the wonky saddle and mising back wheel, obviously)
Posted 9 years ago # -
Forget 'cycling' perhaps Governments should use footballing examples to get the 'inactivity more than weight' message across -
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/obese-action--biggest--4970382
Posted 9 years ago # -
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Roksan Hur (@RoksanHur)
15/01/2015 12:06
@CyclingEdin @AlexDRobertson @POPScotland I have been 'abused' by a pedestrian for being a fat person on a bike at 8months pregnant."
Posted 9 years ago # -
Interesting that this is a News story, have a look at this News story from January last year...
Posted 9 years ago # -
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Sarah (@SarahUKProgramm)
15/01/2015 10:24
Fear of judgement is stopping many women from taking part in physical activity. But it doesn't have to."
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The World at One (@BBCWorldatOne)
15/01/2015 13:33
.@clarebalding on #thisgirlcan: "I love that it celebrates imperfection" #watohttp://pic.twitter.com/8aExcTxez4
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Posted 9 years ago # -
Spokes final submission on "let's make scotland more active" - Physical Activity Task Force 5.9.02
Posted 9 years ago # -
Can't find an old 'free range kids' thread to post this on.
Posted 9 years ago # -
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The number of people in their 40s and 50s being afflicted by strokes is soaring, with obesity and sedentary lifestyles thought to be behind the rise.
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Posted 9 years ago # -
This seems extraordinarily shortsighted, even by the standard of recent decisions:
"JogScotland's future could be at risk after it emerged £100,000 of Scottish government funding is to be cut.
The concerns came amid Sportscotland plans to reduce sport funding in Scotland by 20%.
Scottish Athletics, which runs the initiative to encourage non-club runners to take exercise, said it was shocked by the decision.
The Scottish government said £50,000 had been provided last year to help JogScotland become more sustainable.
The scheme has been in place since 2002 and has evolved into a network of over 300 clubs with about 40,000 members.
Of those who joined a JogScotland programme, 68.6% were previously inactive, most were over 40 and 77% were female."Posted 7 years ago # -
MB - we have to tighten the belt somewhere. Well, obviously not actual belts - they will only be loosened in future. After all, that £100k will pay for almost 430cm of A9 dualling.
Posted 7 years ago # -
By email
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Just wanted to give you a heads up that I created an infographic on Obesity Statistics in 2017, it is thorough and up to date: https://renewbariatrics.com/obesity-statistics/
Might be worth a mention on your page.
Either way keep up the awesome work!
Cheers,
Nathan Richardson"
Posted 7 years ago # -
If only there was a low-impact way of going about your daily business and getting a bit of exercise at the same time.....if only.
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Posted 7 years ago #
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But PHE estimates four out of every 10 40- to 60-year-olds do not even manage a brisk 10-minute walk each month.
Brisk is defined as at least 3mph. Having serious difficulty getting my head around this. 40% never walk at this speed even for 10 minutes? In a month?
Posted 7 years ago # -
@Min
People on this forum are at the extreme end of the activity spectrum. All of us are outliers.
Posted 7 years ago # -
Yebbut. 10 minutes? A month? Not even?
*head exlosion*
Posted 7 years ago # -
I simply cannot comprehend how an able-bodied person could live like that. Imagine not walking at a reasonable pace for 10 minutes at least once a month! How is that even possible? What must it feel like to be so inactive and to have so little connection with the outdoors (I seriously doubt people this inactive spend all their time gardening or painting landscapes).
Posted 7 years ago # -
10 minutes is about half a mile.
I think it is highly likely that some people won't have walked half a mile in one go.
If you usually drive everywhere you can park closer than this.
Posted 7 years ago # -
Imagine not walking at a reasonable pace for 10 minutes at least once a month! How is that even possible?
Makes me wonder how much of the remaining 60% are squeaking in at 10 mins per month. How about 10 mins per fortnight? Per week? All also staggeringly low.
10 mins per day probably puts you in a similar exercise percentile to the Brownlee brothers.
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