Srinagar, June 13, June 14 -- The Department of Community Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has launched a public awareness campaign warning against the health risks of prolonged sitting and urging people to adopt more active lifestyles. Titled "Prolonged Sitting: The New Smoking", the campaign highlights growing concerns over sedentary habits driven by screen-based activities, desk jobs, and reduced physical movement in daily life.Health experts associated with the initiative said the human body is designed for regular movement, and extended sitting can silently contribute to serious health issues including cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, Type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental health disorders, and musculoskel...