As the national cancer awareness campaign is being launched, concerns over low physical activity among Iranians are becoming a key issue. Head of the Education Office at the health ministry Shahram Rafeeie warned that “inactivity by itself can be a cause for cancer.” He said 30% of Iranians between the age 15-64 do not exercise at all and recommended that people at least take a 30-minute brisk walk every day, reports ISNA
