'Create awareness of physical activity'
ICDDR,B observed the World Day for Physical Activity yesterday with a view to increasing awareness in society of physical activity for living a healthy and long life.
A rally was held on its premises followed by a discussion where the experts underscored the need for physical activity.
The programme was jointly organised by ICDDR,B and Agita Mundo Network, a Brazil-based organisation.
The theme of the day this year was 'Active cities: Healthy life'.
The experts said physical activities could prevent and control chronic health problems such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, asthma and obesity.
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