Prognosis
Here’s Where the Nation’s Most Sedentary Residents Live
- Physical activity shortfall has link to higher health costs
- Government recommends adults be active for 150 minutes a week
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Colorado, Utah and the nation’s capital have the fewest inactive residents while almost a third of people in the South are living a sedentary lifestyle, according to a study focused on the health benefits of exercise.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found more than 15% of adults in every state reported a shortage of physical activity, with Mississippi and Kentucky topping the list.