The pandemic of physical inactivity is associated with a range of chronic diseases and early deaths. Despite the well documented disease burden, the economic burden of physical inactivity remains unquantified at the global level. A better understanding of the economic burden could help to inform resource prioritisation and motivate efforts to increase levels of physical activity worldwide.  Now, a study from researchers at the University of … Continue reading Physical inactivity cost the world $67 billion in 2013 says first ever estimate.