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This figure illustrates the range of the impact of exercise on risk factors and pathologies associated with chronic diseases. Exercise is associated with reduced morbidity, lower hospitalization rates, and decreased risk of all-cause mortality and premature death from disease. Overall, higher cardiorespiratory fitness and a regular exercise training decrease the economic burden of multiple diseases. ↑ indicates increase; ↓ indicates decrease.
