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The aim is to present the current state of surveillance and implementation of physical activity policies in European Union countries.

February 2, 2018Health PolicyOpen Access

Promoting health-enhancing physical activity in Europe: Current state of surveillance, policy development and implementation

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Presents an overview of HEPA policy implementation in 28 EU countries, highlighting areas for improvement.

The aim is to present the current state of surveillance and implementation of physical activity policies in European Union countries.
Data was collected via a questionnaire on 23 physical activity indicators across EU countries.
27 out of 28 EU countries responded, providing information on their policy implementations.
22 countries implemented actions on over 10 indicators; 4 countries on over 20 indicators.
1 country fully addressed all 23 monitoring indicators.
Investment is particularly needed in areas such as Senior Citizens, Work Environment, and Urban Planning.

Breda et al. (2018) studied this question.

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