The report also estimates specific health problems and health-care costs that result from leading a sedentary lifestyle.
Physical activity reduces a person's risk of heart disease and blood pressure.
But what most people still don't know is that a daily, brisk walk reduces your chances of getting diabetes, colon cancer and depression. All types of activity count. But most Washington adults remain oblivious to the 1996 Surgeon General's guidelines. Only 9 percent of the state's adults realize that 30 minutes or more of moderate physical activity, at least five days a week, is necessary for maintaining good health. For some doing a half-hour of activity at one time is difficult.