RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Sedentarismo y actividad física A1 Pérez López, Alberto A1 Valadés Cerrato, David A1 Buján Varela, María Julia Araceli K1 Inactividad Física K1 Problema Multisectorial y Multidisciplinar K1 Implicación Económica K1 Ejercicio Físico K1 Physical Inactivity K1 Multi-Sectorial and Multidisciplinary Problem K1 Economic Implications K1 Exercise K1 Medicina K1 Medicine K1 Enfermería K1 Nursery K1 Fisioterapia K1 Physical therapy K1 Deportes K1 Sports AB Physical inactivity has become the fourth cause of death in the world due to the extendedsedentary habits. This critical review will focus on physical inactivity as a morbility and mortalityrisk factor by assessing its effects on the five major non-communicable diseases (coronary heartdiseases, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer) and by analysing its economicconsequences, to conclude calling for physical activity promotion from a multi-sectorial andmultidisciplinary perspective and suggesting a promising strategy to reduce physical inactivitybased on breaking up prolonged sitting time. PB Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad de Alcalá SN 2530-2787 YR 2017 FD 2017 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10017/29219 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10017/29219 LA spa DS MINDS@UW RD 23-abr-2024