Public Policy Actions Needed to Promote Physical Activity

被引:22
作者
Bellew B. [1 ]
Bauman A. [2 ]
Martin B. [3 ]
Bull F. [4 ]
Matsudo V. [5 ]
机构
[1] School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW
[2] Prevention Research Collaboration, School of Public Health, University of Sydney 2006, Sydney, NSW
[3] Physical Activity and Health Unit, Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich
[4] School of Population Health, University of Western Australia, Perth
[5] CELAFISCS, São Caetano Do Sul, São Paulo
关键词
Disease prevention; Health policy; Health promotion; Physical activity;
D O I
10.1007/s12170-011-0180-6
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摘要
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and strategies to increase activity levels are as important to population health as smoking cessation, cholesterol control, or preventing obesity. The World Health Organization has identified that governments and non-government agencies have a central role in the creation of environments that facilitate physical activity changes by individuals, families, and communities. This article describes recent policy-related programs at a large-scale or national level to promote physical activity. This is proposed within a framework that codifies evidence-based policy actions, based on the International Physical Activity Recommendations. Examples are provided of current policy actions from diverse settings around the world. Finally, future policy directions needed for the promotion of physical activity are discussed and related research needs identified. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
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