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Inactivity is about the same risk factor as smoking in terms of health.
Given the direct link to health problems such as obesity , heart disease , diabetes and mental health , inactivity is taking its toll on the economy, Rock said. This is not only a health issue, it's also an economic issue. With 13 million Canadians spending half their waking lives at work, Ottawa says it's vital to find ways of increasing physical activity at and around the workplace. While he wouldn't advocate a gym in every workplace, he said companies should look at making time available for employees to exercise, or even altering work patterns so people get to move around more. People are often so busy with work or looking after their families, they don't always have time to exercise, he said, which is why it's crucial for companies to play a role.