58.7% of US adults walked for leisure in 2022, with disparities by age, income, and education.
58.7% of US adults walked for leisure in 2022, highlighting walking as an accessible form of exercise. Walking habits show disparities by age, income, and education, with walking for leisure or transportation decreasing with age and people with higher incomes and education levels walking more regularly. Experts suggest starting with small walks and making them social to improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and manage type 2 diabetes. Walking offers numerous health benefits, such as improving heart health, reducing diabetes risk, strengthening bones and muscles, enhancing mental clarity, and aiding in weight management.
August 02, 2024
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