To cope with this dramatic situation is also affecting Peru, the Ministry of Health (MoH) launched its campaign to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity.
Under the theme "Move for Health Peru" and with a demonstration of dances like rumba, salsa, cumbia, marinera and aerobic began this day demonstration that was attended by several delegations of children, adolescents, adults and elders who exercise and enjoyed a morning recreation.
This sports day was held under the World Day of Physical Activity "that will be celebrated this Sunday, April 6, when institutionalized by the World Health Organization since 2002.
The coordinator of the National Health Strategy for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Damage, Tania Lopez, said that the country ever increasing number of people who do not play sports or physical activity.
"What is worrying is that 50 percent of adolescents and adults do not engage in any physical activity," he said.
The specialist said that physical activity need not be strenuous to produce health benefits, said that at least thirty minutes of moderate physical activity is a realistic goal, attainable, since this activity can be divided into small hours ten minutes.
expressed particular concern is the lack of activity in adolescents, because the development of healthy habits is at this stage and they are generally maintained throughout life.
studies have been conducted have shown that exercise such as walking or cycling, three times a week for 30 or 40 minutes, can make small but significant improvements in diabetic control, helps to improve the quality of people living with cancer and other diseases.
Under the "World Day of Physical Activity" which is being celebrated this Sunday, invokes the Peruvian MoH make any sports or exercise such as climbing stairs, walking, running, biking or other activities that are of your choice. Source
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