Physical Activity Is an Opportunity for the Health of Nations: What Should We Do Next?

Physical Activity Is an Opportunity for the Health of Nations: What Should We Do Next? Praxis (Bern 1994). 2018 Aug;107(17-18):943-949 Authors: Gojanovic B Abstract Physical activity provides huge opportunities for the health of nations. Understanding this, the World Health Organization has published a Global Action Plan which aims to provide member states with a framework for action, namely to create active societies, people, environments and systems. The target is set at a 15 % reduction in physical inactivity levels by 2030. We explore in this paper some of the challenges and opportunities that come with it, and give the practitioner some real-world opportunities for relevant action at the local level, as well as for their patients, staying true to the Physician's Pledge (Declaration of Geneva): "I will attend to my own health, well-being, and abilities in order to provide care of the highest standard." PMID: 30131026 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Praxis - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Praxis (Bern 1994) Source Type: research