BRITAIN has one of the most sedentary populations on earth, with almost twice the proportion of people defined as "inactive" as in neighbouring France, a study has shown.
The global figures reveal that even the Americans put us to shame when it comes to taking exercise.
In the UK, 63.3% of the population fails to meet recommended levels of physical activity, increasing their risk of conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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