Interesting article in today's herald Two small changes could transform our health. Why is it so hard? which summaries some data around this - according to the Australian Government's Institute of Health & Welfare an extra hour of weekly activity could reduce disease burden attributable to physical inactivity by 16% in 2030
Unsurprisingly the two changes are
- Lose weight
- Exercise more
It links to the National Obesity Strategy 2022-2032 . Funnily enough it includes at page 41-42
Strategy 1.7 Build more connected and safe community spaces that inspire people of all ages, abilities and cultures to engage in regular physical activity
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Example actions
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Build, maintain and extend safer, segregated networks of pathways and amenities for bicycle riders and other non-motorised forms of transport (such as skateboards, scooters and wheelchairs) in cities and neighbourhoods, especially around schools.
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Strategy 1.8 Grow participation in walking, cycling, public transport, active recreation and sport by minimising cost and access barriers.
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Example actions
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Promote and support safe active travel for adults and children (for example, through integrated land use planning and transport policy, accessible change rooms and free end-of-trip facilities, participation incentives, reduced car registration for bicycle commuters).