Stressing harms of physical inactivity to promote exercise

Applying MPOWER to physical inactivity, we will need to monitor inactivity prevalence and factors behind it; protect the safety of the exercisers and their built environment;15 offer services to the inactive to gain skills for sustainable and enjoyable exercise; warn the public of the hazards of ina...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2012-07, Vol.380 (9838), p.192-193
Main Authors: Wen, Chi Pang, Wu, Xifeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Built environment
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Exercise
Health Behavior
Humans
Internal Medicine
Life expectancy
Mortality
Motor Activity
Physical fitness
Preventive Medicine - methods
Urban environments
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Summary:Applying MPOWER to physical inactivity, we will need to monitor inactivity prevalence and factors behind it; protect the safety of the exercisers and their built environment;15 offer services to the inactive to gain skills for sustainable and enjoyable exercise; warn the public of the hazards of inactivity through repeated campaigns; ensure that the medical community fulfils its responsibility to reduce inactivity; and, finally, raise money or provide funding to encourage physical activity and discourage inactivity.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)60954-4