SSH recommends exercise and physical activity

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Since 2002, Physical Activity Day has been celebrated worldwide every April 6, with the aim of promoting the practice of exercise and the fight against a sedentary lifestyle, as well as raising awareness among the population about the importance of performing physical activity on a regular basis. and systematic to improve health and acquire good lifestyle habits.

Regular moderate physical activity has been shown to help prevent and control noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer.

It also helps prevent hypertension, maintain a healthy body weight, and can improve mental health, quality of life, and well-being, according to data provided by the World Health Organization (WHO).

In contrast, people with an insufficient level of physical activity have a 20% to 30% higher risk of death compared to people who achieve a sufficient level of physical activity.

The recommendation is to perform physical activity for children and adolescents between 5 and 17 years old, for at least 60 minutes a day, with moderate to vigorous intensity; In the case of adults between 18 years of age and up to 64 years of age, a minimum of 150 minutes of activity per week is recommended, although their health status, work activity and general health conditions must first be considered and assessed.

In the state of Hidalgo, according to the National Health and Nutrition Survey (Ensanut) 2018, only 14.1% of school-age children comply with the recommendation to perform physical activity, in the case of adolescents 56% comply with recommendations, while in the case of adults 15.6% are completely inactive or sedentary.

For this reason, the Hidalgo Health Secretariat (SSH) invites the entire population to exercise and do physical activities regularly, while family and loved ones can be invited to adopt a healthier lifestyle. as well as regularly go to your health unit for medical check-ups, in order to detect diseases and risk factors in a timely manner.