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Description of Resource:
The creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity is recommended based on strong evidence of their effectiveness in increasing physical activity and improving physical fitness. Creation of or enhancing access to places for physical activity involves the efforts of worksites, coalitions, agencies, and communities as they attempt to change the local environment to create opportunities for physical activity. Such changes include creating walking trails, building exercise facilities, or providing access to existing nearby facilities.
Developed By:
Community Preventive Services Task Force
Developer Type:
Federal Government
Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):
Physical Activity
Resource Type:
Citation:
Community Preventive Services Task Force. Recommendations to Increase Physical Activity in Communities. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2002 May [cited 2013 Feb 5];22 (4S):67–72. Available from: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/pa/pa-ajpm-recs.pdf
Tags:
Effect Behavioral Change,
Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition,
Community- & Faith-Based Organizations,
Business & Private Sector,
Government & Policymakers,
Law Enforcement,
Academics, Research & Development,
Community Intervention,
Environmental & Policy,
Primary Prevention,
Families & Households
Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/recommendations-to-increase-physical-activity-in-7 Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP) Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:58:35.0
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