Nearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active: Lancet Study

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Almost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Far more women in India (57 per cent) were found to be insufficiently physically active, compared to men (42 per cent), in line with trends across the South Asian region, the study found.

Period26 Jun 2024

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  • TitleNearly 50% adults in India insufficiently physically active: Lancet Study
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletIndia TV News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryIndia
    Date26/06/24
    DescriptionAlmost 50 per cent of adults in India engaged in insufficient levels of physical activity in 2022, according to a study published in The Lancet Global Health journal. Far more women in India (57 per cent) were found to be insufficiently physically active, compared to men (42 per cent), in line with trends across the South Asian region, the study found.
    Producer/AuthorRahul Pratyush
    PersonsTessa Strain