Physical inactivity responsible for 1.9m deaths globally - Expert

Date: 2017-01-09

A pharmacist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Lanre Alege, says physical inactivity is responsible for an estimated 1.9 million deaths worldwide.

Alege, who was quoting World Health Organisation statistics, said this on Sunday in Ilorin while delivering a lecture as part of a keep fit exercise.

The exercise, which was part of the activities marking the 56th birthday of a labour leader, Issa Aremu, held at the Kwara State Stadium Complex. Aremu is the Secretary-General of the National Union of Textile Garment and Tailoring Workers of Nigeria.

Alege also said that over 60 per cent of the world's population were not physically active enough to gain health benefits. He said some of the benefits of exercise and physical activities include enhancing physical, mental and social wellbeing.

The pharmacist also said that exercise improves the functioning and protection of the heart and reduces high blood pressure or the risk of developing it, while improving muscular strength and building bone density.

He recommended regular exercise for at least three to five times in a week, advising, however, that regular exercise should be stopped if any pain, dizziness or fainting developed.

Alege also advised that those with high blood pressure, heart disease, asthma, bronchitis, joint pains and arthritis should see their doctor before starting exercise.

Aremu had led hundreds of well wishers, friends and associates in the 1.5km walk and jogging exercise. A charity cycling exercise from Ibrahim Taiwo Road through Balogun Fulani Road to Sobi Specialist Hospital also held.

Aremu donated N250,000 to Kwara State Cycling Coach, Oba Obalowu, who had an accident last year and was being treated at the tertiary health institution.

The labour leader, who prayed for Obalowu's quick recovery, commended the Kwara State Government for its support to the coach.

Also commending those who participated in his birthday programme, he dedicated the exercise, including the book he launched, to the memory of his late wife, Hamdalat, who died a year ago. He urged governments at all levels to invest in sports development in view of the benefits.

Aremu also urged the Federal Government to implement all sports development programmes while prioritising the welfare of players and athletes.

Source

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Mamatu Abdullahi     March 18     Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria     Fatima Abolore Jimoh     Wahab Olasupo Egbewole     Tanke     Awwal Jawondo     Yemi Sanni     Olukotun Of Ikotun     Onilupeju Of Ilupeju     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Abubakar Atiku     Danhawa     AbdulQowiy Olododo     International Vocational Centre     Usman Rifun     Salihu Ajibola Ajia     Salake     Shola Odetundun     Oluronke Adeyemi     Katibi Ibraheem Adeola     Abdullahi AbdulMajeed     Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies     Ilorin Talaka Parapo (ITP)     Sheriff Shagaya     Neuropsychiatric Hospital     Suraj Tunji Oyewale     Kola Ologbondiyan     Amuda Bembe     Bolaji Gambari     Chikanda     Split Diamond Interchange     Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja     Shururat Olatinwo     Playing Host     HICA     Senior Ibrahim Suleiman     Lanre Aremu     Modibo Kawu     Raji Ayodele Kamaldeen     COVID-19 Palliatives     SUBEB     Kayode Ishola     Shuaib Boni Aliyu     Boko Haram     Kale Ayo     Mohammed Abduraheem     Olatunde Olukoya     Lanre Olosunde     Niyi Osundare     Pakata Development Association     Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu     Young Progressives Party     All Peoples Party     Abiodun Musa Aibinu     Esinniobiwa Quareeb     Tunde Yusuf     Olajumoke Monsura Gafar     Muhammadu Gobir     Odolaye Aremu     Saba Jibril     Folorunsho Erubu     Isapa     Women Radio     IHS     Kwara 2023     Elerin Of Adanla Irese     LEAH Charity Foundation     Ilorin Innovation Hub     Sola Saraki Educational Foundation     Tricycle Owners Association Of Nigeria     Saliu Ajibola Ajia     Olupako Of Share     Elewu     Musa Ayinla Yeketi     Elelu     Saeedat Aliyu    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Rachael Obisesan     IHS     Abdulganiyu Salahudeen     2023 Elections     A.G.F Abdulrasaq     TVC Female National Debate     Buhari     Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission     Haleeman Salman     Yahaya Abdulkareem Babaita     Abikan     Cornelius Fawenu     Isiaka Alikinla     Bola Olukoju     Adama Isa     Dapo Teni Nig Enterprise     Umar Sanda Yusuf     ITP     Saliu Oluwole     Aisha Ahman Pategi     Radio Kwara     Ibrahim Sulu Gambari     JUSUN     NULGE     Bisi Oyeleke     Police Commissioner     Paul Olawoore     Kanu Agabi     Tsaragi/Share     Rafiu Ibrahim     Third Estate     Vasolar-Kwara Company Ltd     Okoolowo     Ayedun     CLAY POT     Moses Adekanye     Code Of Conduct Tribunal     Garuba Alikinla Shittu     Isiaka Gold     Saka Keji     LAK Jimoh     Oke-Odo     Saka Abimbola Isau     Femi Agbaje     Old Oyo     Busari Alabi Alausa     Ibrahim Issa Jetti     Muhammed Abdullahi     Illyasu Abdullahi     Yusuf Ibitokun Sherifat     Oba-Solagberu     Dunmade     Erin-ile     Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah     Doyin Group     Mamman Saba Jibril     Oyeyemi Olasumbo Florence     Ibrahim Abikan     Minister     Ophthalmological Society Of Nigeria     KWASIEC     Face Masks     Bolaji Nagode     Amos Bajeh     Mufutau Olatinwo     Clement Yomi Adeboye     Revenue Court     Omoniyi     Alimi     Zainab Abass     Code Of Conduct Bureau     Esinniobiwa Quareeb     Abdulsalam A. Yusuf     Taofeeq Olateju     Bello John Olanrewaju     Shaaba Lafiagi     Tunji Olawuyi