Physical Activity Can Prevent Most Major Chronic Medical Problems
January 14th, 2008 | by David Reiner, M.D. | 
Physical activity is a well accepted treatment when prescribed for patients after orthopedic surgery or for rehabilitation after a stroke. Physical activity is also felt to reduce the risk of developing certain chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. However, despite these accepted benefits, the percentage of adults worldwide who are physically inactive remains very high.
This paper reviewed published studies in the medical literature from 2004 to 2007 to determine the amount of benefit that can be obtained from physical activity and exercise on the reduction of several major chronic diseases. The strongest evidence existed for the reduction of colon cancer, breast cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The maximal magnitude of risk reduction reported was 75% for breast cancer, 49% for heart and cardiovascular related diseases, 22% for colorectal cancer and 35% reductions in diabetes. Physical activity also provided significant reductions in weight gain that is associated with aging. Additional findings that were discovered are that physical activity reduces fall-related injuries, depression and emotional distress.
The conclusion of this literature review showed that physical activity offers significant reductions on many chronic diseases, and as a result it correlates with living longer and healthier.
Reference: Kruk J. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, 2007 Jul-Sep;8(3):325-338.
Tags: Cancer, Depression, Exercise, heart disease
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