There is substantial evidence that regular physical activity and/or exercise can reduce the risk of disease. The study’s results suggest that people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who regularly exercise can substantially reduce their risk of chronic kidney disease. Physical activity can give protection for many health outcomes, but it is widely reported that most people do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines.
'High fitness levels offset the increased risk of chronic kidney disease due to low socioeconomic status: a prospective study' by Setor K. Kunutsor et al. in The American Journal of Medicine [open access]