Portugal ‘laziest nation in Europe’

Report of a study 'Distribution and determinants of sedentary lifestyles in the European Union' into lifestyles of citizens in the EU Member States in relation to exercise. The conclusions are that prevalence of sedentary lifestyle in the EU is high, especially among inhabitants of some Mediterranean countries, obese subjects, less-educated people, and current smokers. This high prevalence involves important public health burdens and preventive strategies are urgently needed.

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