3,200 deaths due to physical inactivity

Responding to a new study from Public Health Scotland which estimates that 3,185 deaths in 2022 were attributable to physical inactivity, Scottish Liberal Democrat sport spokesperson Neil Alexander said:

“This study lays bare the cost of inactivity and the role it plays in the premature deaths of thousands of Scots each year.

“We know how important being active is to both good physical and mental health.

“Too many local communities are losing access to much needed facilities as local authorities struggle to cope with the SNP Government’s funding squeeze. These statistics are a sobering reminder of how important it is to have accessible and affordable sport and leisure facilities – one of the ways government can help people be more active.”