| Disease | Risk Reduction via Regular Physical Activity |
| Heart Disease | 40% |
| Stroke | 27% |
| Colon Cancer | 25% |
| Breast Cancer | 24% |
| Type 2 Diabetes | 30% |
| Hypertension | 50% |
| Source: A Fresh Approach in Practice – NHS North West and the FSEM UK 2011 | |
The Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine (FSEM) UK has responded to the Scottish Parliament Health and Sport Committee Preventative Agenda Inquiry, emphasising the risk reduction for many common conditions and the cost savings which can be made by greater use of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM) services in the NHS.…
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