Association Between Active Commuting and Cardiometabolic Diseases in Primary Health Care Users

Abstract

Physical inactivity is associated with a higher prevalence of obesity, depression, and non-communicable chronic diseases, such as diabetes, systemic arterial hypertension, and osteoporosis. [1][2][3][4] Sedentarism is associated with a 20%-30% increase in all-cause mortality, especially cardiovascular diseases. 5 However, recent reviews have shown that physical activity is related to a lower risk of overall mortality, as well as other chronic conditions, such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. 6 Although the benefits of physical activity are more directly associated with leisure time (recreational activities, exercising, and sports), other domains can also influence an individual's physical activity level.These include occupation, domestic activities, and transportation. [2][3][4]7 The World Health Organization's 2020 physical activity and sedentary behavior guidelines recommend that adults engage in at least 300 minutes of moderate-intensity or 150 minutes of high-intensity physical activity each week to reduce the risk of noncommunicable chronic diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. 8 Moreover, recent studies have shown