Fitness industry: The most important partner for health and prevention
New analyses from prevention.ch reveal alarming figures: Physical inactivity in Switzerland not only generates significant healthcare costs but also leads to a massive loss of healthy life years. Related diseases – including cardiovascular conditions, diabetes, and certain cancers – burden both the healthcare system and the population’s quality of life.
According to the latest Physical Inactivity Factsheet, annual costs amount to billions. Even more concerning: Thousands of healthy life years are lost because people do not move enough. This trend highlights the urgent need to integrate prevention and health promotion into everyday life.
Why prevention matters now
Regular physical activity is one of the most effective measures to prevent chronic diseases and maintain quality of life into old age. The study results are clear: Those who act today invest in their future – and help relieve the healthcare system.
Conclusion: The fitness industry as a key player
The fitness and exercise sector is the No. 1 health promoter and prevention provider. Our latest Key Data Study impressively shows that more and more people are striving for health and healthy aging to avoid or minimize the loss of healthy life years.
