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SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT PHYSICAL INACTIVITY AND HEART DISEASE

Inactive people are twice as likely to have heart disease as active people.

Regular physical activity reduces your risk of heart disease.

ABOUT THIS PAMPHLET
This pamphlet will help you become more active, and it will give you support if you are active already. Since some people are more active than others, you'll find different kinds of information for inactive people and for people who are more active. This pamphlet will help you understand the stage you are at, and give you lots of practical tips to help you become more active when you want to. Read the next section to find out which part is for you.

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