Sedentary Lifestyle: Health Implications

Sedentary lifestyle is an issue of great concern because of its deleterious health implications in developed and developing countries. It is associated with limited physical activity, prolonged sitting at work, in cars, communities, work sites, schools, homes and public places have been restricted in ways that minimize human movement and muscular activities. People sit more and move less. This shift from a physically demanding life to reduced physical activities have exposed people to high risk of developing various health conditions such as obesity, hypertension, cardiac disorders, vitamin deficiencies, cancers to mention but a few. They are associated with unhealthy lifestyles which are preventable. This paper therefore discussed the concept of sedentary lifestyle, factors that enhance it and the various health implications associated with this unhealthy behaviour. The paper concluded that individuals, groups and communities should make concerted efforts to engage in physical activities, modify their dietary habits and avoid other risky behaviours that affect their health negatively. Suggestions made by the paper include among others that work/public places should be structured in a way that enhance active movement and recreational activities