27 March 2024 : Review article
Consequences of Insufficient Physical Activity: A Comparative Analysis of Poland and Europe
Artur Białkowski12AEF*, Piotr Soszyński
2AEF, Dariusz Stencel 3AEF, Urszula Religioni 1AEF
DOI: 10.12659/MSM.942552
Med Sci Monit 2024; 30:e942552
Introduction
Impact of Physical Activity on Healthcare System
Impact of Physical Activity on Mental State and Sleep
Impact of Physical Activity on Overall Mortality
Physical Activity Recommendations
Physical Activity in Poland
Obstacles in Undertaking Physical Activity
Possible Solutions
Conclusions
Future Recommendations
References
Table 1 Summary of physical activity levels recommended by the World Health Organization (modified from [17]).
| Population | Recommended level of physical activity |
|---|---|
| Pregnant and postpartum women | 150 min per week |
| Adults and older adults | 150–300 min per week |
| Children and adolescents | 60 min per day |
| Adults | Muscle strengthening activities at least 2 days a week |
| Older adults | Multicomponent activities for balance and strength at least 3 days a week |
| Everyone who can | More than 300 min per week |