Physical inactivity as a risk factor for coronary heart disease: a WHO and International Society and Federation of Cardiology position statement.

摘要: Coronary heart disease is responsible for a considerable amount of the morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases in industrialized countries. Many countries have therefore adopted prevention policies designed to reduce prevalence three major risk factors coronary disease--high serum cholesterol, smoking, high blood pressure. Physical inactivity is, however, also an important factor developing disease. This article presents position statement by WHO International Society Federation Cardiology on physical