Author:

• Denise Denise Rodrigues Bueno - Denise Rodrigues Bueno, Denise - Faculdade de Saúde Pública - FSP, da Universidade de São Paulo-USP, Pós-Graduação Nutrição em Saúde Pública - <denibueno@hotmail.com> +

Co-author(s):

• Maria Marucci - Marucci, Maria - University of São Paulo, Nutrition - <mmarucci@usp.br>
• Jamile Sanches Codogno - CODOGNO, J. S. - UNESP, Educação Física - <jamile_sc@yahoo.com.br>
• Manuela de Almeida Roediger - de Almeida Roediger, Manuela - São Paulo, SP - Universidade de São Paulo, Nutrição - <manuelafalmeida@gmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Epidemiologia

Abstract:

There are convincing evidences of the effectiveness of regular physical activity and exercise in health status and prevention of several diseases. Thus, there is an association of cost of medical care and physical inactivity. The association between physical activity and/or sedentary behavior and cost has been reported around the world, including in Brazil. This review aimed to gather information available from several countries and analyze the global costs associated with physical inactivity, since 1990. We analyzed the results of 24 articles lead in 9 countries, including Brazil. The main result shows that physical inactivity, regardless of methodology, is costly to health economy worldwide, and responsible for the widespread use of medications, need for hospitalization and medical appointment. Chronic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes, are the major cause of high costs in the health care system.

Keywords:

Review Physical Activity Financial Resources in Health

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