Promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments: the role of local governments
Abstract
People’s participation in physical activity is influenced by the built, natural and social environments in which they live as well as by personal factors such as sex and age and ability, time and motivation. Local governments have a crucial role to play in creating environments that promote opportunities for physical activity and active living. This booklet concisely overviews the best available evidence on physical activity in the urban environment and makes suggestions for policy and practice based on that evidence.Citation
Edwards, Peggy & Tsouros, Agis. (2006). Promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments: the role of local governments. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. https://apps.who.int/iris/handle/10665/326536
Description
x, 54 p.Danish version published by Danish Healthy Cities Network
French version published by Ministry of Health, Youth, Sport, Clubs and Associations
German version published by Fonds Gesundes Österreich
Hebrew version published by Israeli Healthy Cities Network
Italian version published by Armando Editore S.r.l.
Portuguese version published by Research Centre in Physical Activity, Health and Leisure
Slovenian version published by Regional Public Health and Health Promotion Centre, Regional Public Health Institute Maribor
Turkish version published by Turkish Healthy Cities Association
ISBN
92890218109789289021814
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