Inactivity 'killing as many as smoking'

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Britons 'Among World's Laziest People'

"The UK has one of the world's least physically active populations, according to new research.
Just over 63% of people in the UK fail to meet recommended levels of physical activity, figures show.
The finding comes from a series of research papers that also warn that inactivity now causes as many deaths worldwide as smoking or obesity.
Britain's high inactivity rate contrasts with France, where fewer than 33% fail to do at least 150 minutes of moderate activity such as brisk walking, each week.
Even the United States has more active citizens - fewer than 41% take no exercise."
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