Future doctors learn how to prescribe physical activity for their patients

(Lancaster University) An initiative adopted by Lancaster University to embed physical activity into the training for medical students has been showcased at a national and international level.Movement for Movement is recognised as a UK best practice exemplar by the 2018 WHO Europe Physical Activity Fact Sheets and the 2018 WHO Europe Physical Activity in the Health Sector report.Physical inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor of global mortality.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news