Policies to promote physical activity in Brazil

The programme is integrated with primary care and US$150 million was invested in the first year.2,3 The objective for the health academies programme is to overcome structural barriers to physical activity and healthy habits, especially among vulnerable populations.2,3 The strategic plan to tackle NC...

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Published in:The Lancet (British edition) 2012-07, Vol.380 (9838), p.195-196
Main Authors: Malta, Deborah Carvalho, da Silva, Jarbas Barbosa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brazil - epidemiology
Chronic Disease - epidemiology
Chronic Disease - prevention & control
Educational attainment
Exercise
Female
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Mens health
Mortality
Motor Activity
Public Policy
Schools
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Summary:The programme is integrated with primary care and US$150 million was invested in the first year.2,3 The objective for the health academies programme is to overcome structural barriers to physical activity and healthy habits, especially among vulnerable populations.2,3 The strategic plan to tackle NCDs also encourages increased provision of physical activity in schools through partnerships with the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Education.2,3 Furthermore, educational measures that foster healthy habits and the practice of daily physical activity are underway as part of the legacy of two major sporting events that will be held in Brazil: the 2014 World Cup and the Olympic Games in 2016.2,3 The goals of the national plan will be monitored by Brazil's system of NCD surveillance, household population surveys every 5 years, annual telephone surveys, information systems, and other studies.
ISSN:0140-6736
1474-547X
DOI:10.1016/S0140-6736(12)61041-1