Physical Inactivity: Unhealthy, And All Too Common In Georgia

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January 20th, 2020

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In Atlanta, long commute times to work contribute to a lack of activity, said Jennifer Gay, an associate professor at the University of Georgia’s College of Public Health. Many of these drivers also have sedentary jobs, she said.

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Not getting enough exercise? It’s not just you.

More than 1 in 4 Georgians report that they are physically inactive, among the highest rates in the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.

Physical inactivity for adults is defined as not participating in any leisure-time physical activities over the last month – such as running, walking for exercise, or gardening.

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