The Sitting Health Risks Statistics Compared to Smoking While prolonged sitting is undoubtedly detrimental to health, it’s important to differentiate its risks from those associated with smoking. A 2018 study found that sitting for more than eight hours a day increases the risk of death by 22%, whereas smoking increases it by 180%. However, some medical experts argue that the health risks of sitting for extended periods can be comparable to those of smoking. For instance, prolonged sitting can lead to blood pooling in your legs, causing varicose veins or…
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