Should doctors treat lack of exercise as a medical condition?

Press Release: Should doctors treat lack of exercise as a medical condition? Mayo expert says ‘yes’ Quote: A sedentary lifestyle is a common cause of obesity ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314 ), and excessive body weight and fat in turn are considered catalysts for diabetes ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes/DS01121 ), high blood pressure ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hig…essure/DS00100 ), joint damage ( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/art…N=risk-factors ) and other serious health problems. But what if lack of exercise itself were treated as a medical condition

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Should doctors treat lack of exercise as a medical condition?

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