on the occasion of the International Walking Day, which falls on March 5 of each year, the Saudi Ministry of Health launches the "Saudi National Day of Walking" initiative in all regions and governorates of Saudi Arabia, with the aim of promoting public health and promoting the concept of walking culture, in addition to raising the rate of walkers, In addition to helping more than 500,000 people suffering from chronic diseases, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, walking speed is associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.