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" The solid facts - promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments - the role of local governments : "
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1031996
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b786366
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Wilkinson, R.
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The solid facts - promoting physical activity and active living in urban environments - the role of local governments : : WHO Regional Publications, European Series No 89.
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Geneva :: World Health Organization,, 2006.
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1 online resource (66 pages)
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9289021810
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: 9789289021814
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| Contents
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Preliminaries; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Preface; Key messages; 1 Active living health and local leadership; 2 Physical activity a vital investment; 3 Challenges and opportunities in the built environment; 4 Challenges and opportunities in the social environment; 5 Population groups needing special attention; 6 Settings for physical activity; 7 Designing to promote healthy weight; 8 Putting it all together; References; Annex 1 Contacts for further information on spotlights; Annex 2 Key sources for further reading.
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Disparity has drawn attention to the remarkable sensitivity of health to the social environment. This publication examines this social gradient in health, and explains how psychological and social influences affect physical health and longevity. It then looks at what is known about the most important social determinants of health today, and the role that public policy can play in shaping a social environment that is more conducive to better health. This second edition relies on the most up-to-date sources in its selection and description of the main social determinants of health in our society.
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Physical fitness.
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Urban health.
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Physical fitness.
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Urban health.
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362.1/042
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RA566.7 .E39 2006eb
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