A social determinants of health, physical activity

Abstract

Rapidly growing industrialization and technological developments cause significant adverse effects on peoples lifestyles Living conditions, technology and conveniences brought about by modernization, are making people less active on a daily basis. These changes, affect the health status of the people as the level of physical activity gradually decreases and consequently different health problems may occur. In terms of the protection of health the importance of physical activity increases. Regular physical activity performed for the overall health of the individual has a positive effect at the community level too. Preventitive health care is cheaper than treatment costs and physical activity is low cost with a high effect on health. For this reason, individuals who do regular physical activity, lead to positive results on the level of the overall health of the community. Especially for working people, the lack of time due to excess workload, is seen as the most important factor causing lack of physical activity. Lack of social activity areas make people lead a sedentary life. While