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 2 Percentage of the population (aged over 15 years) using different modes of transport and transport-related physical activities in Poland [51].
| Type of activity | At least once a week | For 5 days a week or more |
|---|---|---|
| Walking (recreational) | 51.5% | 16.5% |
| Walking (as a means of transport) | 52.0% | 33.5% |
| Cycling (as a means of transport) | 18.0% | 4.5% |