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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Bellew, Bill
• Nau, Tracy
• Smith, Ben J
• Pogrmilovic, Bojana Klepac
• Pedišić, Željko
• Bauman, Adrian E.
• Siefken, Katja
• Waqanivalu, Temo
• Schulenkorf, Nico
• Varela, Andrea Ramirez
• Ramirez Varela, Andrea

Titel

Physical activity policy actions: What is the role of governments?

Ist Teil von

• Physical Activity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries, 2022, p.44-62

Auflage

1

Ort / Verlag

United Kingdom: Routledge

Erscheinungsjahr

2022

Quelle

Alma/SFX Local Collection

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Here, we consider (a) definitions of policies, mechanisms involved, and the wide range of sectors that must be engaged for increasing physical activity (PA) at the population level, (b) a framework for the Comprehensive Analysis of Policy on Physical Activity, (c) the rationale for government involvement in PA and the policy roles that are unique to government, (d) criteria for effectiveness of the government role in PA policy, (e) the flexibility and adaptation needed for the government policy role in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), (f) snapshots of PA policy in LMICs, and (g) a PA policy toolbox for LMICs (useful resources for policy planning). The World Health Organization and other agencies offer guidance on the areas for intervention. The World Health Organization’s Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018–2030 described active societies, environments, and peoples, and the International Society for Physical Activity and Health’s eight best investments covered settings such as schools, sport, workplaces, health care, urban design, and transport. Optimal investment occurs within and beyond the health sector, takes an upstream approach to primary prevention, and works to co-design strategies with all feasible and engaged agencies and sectors. LMIC governments must adapt this evidence to develop actions that are feasible within countries, building sequenced and logical national PA plans. The idea that physical activity (PA) is everybody’s business makes sense on a few different levels. Acknowledging that many have parts to play in securing the conducive conditions, this chapter explains the role of governments in that endeavor, primarily the legislative and executive bodies that make and implement policy at the national, subnational, and local levels. It addresses questions on seven key topics: the definitions of policies, mechanisms involved, and the wide range of sectors required to be engaged for increasing PA at the population level; a framework for the Comprehensive Analysis of Policy on Physical Activity; and the rationale for government involvement in PA and the policy roles that are unique to government. The questions also include criteria for effectiveness of the government role in PA policy; considerations of flexibility and adaptation when thinking about the government policy role in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs); snapshots of PA policy in LMICs; and a PA policy toolbox for LMICs.