Journal article
Physical Activity Promotion and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Building Synergies to Maximize Impact
Journal of physical activity & health, v 18(10), pp 1163-1180
01 Oct 2021
PMID: 34257157
Featured in Collection : UN Sustainable Development Goals @ Drexel
Abstract
Background: Many of the known solutions to the physical inactivity pandemic operate across sectors relevant to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Methods: The authors examined the contribution of physical activity promotion strategies toward achieving the SDGs through a conceptual linkage exercise, a scoping review, and an agent-based model. Results: Possible benefits of physical activity promotion were identified for 15 of the 17 SDGs, with more robust evidence supporting benefits for SDGs 3 (good health and well-being), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 13 (climate action), and 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions). Current evidence supports prioritizing atscale physical activity-promoting transport and urban design strategies and community-based programs. Expected physical activity gains are greater for low-and middle-income countries. In high-income countries with high car dependency, physical activity promotion strategies may help reduce air pollution and traffic-related deaths, but shifts toward more active forms of travel and recreation, and climate change mitigation, may require complementary policies that disincentivize driving. Conclusions: The authors call for a synergistic approach to physical activity promotion and SDG achievement, involving multiple sectors beyond health around their goals and values, using physical activity promotion as a lever for a healthier planet.
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- Title
- Physical Activity Promotion and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: Building Synergies to Maximize Impact
- Creators
- Deborah Salvo - Washington University in St. LouisLeandro Garcia - Queens Univ Belfast, Ctr Publ Hlth, Belfast, Antrim, North IrelandRodrigo S. Reis - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do ParanáIvana Stankov - Drexel UniversityRahul Goel - University of CambridgeJasper Schipperijn - Department of Sports Science and Clinical BiomechanicsPedro C. Hallal - Universidade Federal de PelotasDing Ding - University of SydneyMichael Pratt - University of California—San Diego
- Publication Details
- Journal of physical activity & health, v 18(10), pp 1163-1180
- Publisher
- Human Kinetics Publ Inc
- Number of pages
- 18
- Grant note
- U48DP006395 / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; United States Department of Health & Human Services; Centers for Disease Control & Prevention - USA 205177/Z/16/Z / Salud Urbana en America Latina (SALURBAL)/Urban Health in Latin America Project - Wellcome Trust, UK MR/P024408/1 / Towards an Integrated Global Transport and Health Assessment Tool (TIGTHAT), an Medical Research Council (MRC) Global Challenges Project MR/P024408/1 / TIGTHAT, an MRC Global Challenges Project; UK Research & Innovation (UKRI); Medical Research Council UK (MRC) Heart Foundation Australia P30DK092950 / Washington University in St. Louis, Center for Diabetes Translation Research (CDTR) (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases [NIDDK])
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Urban Health Collaborative
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000697144700004
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85111327005
- Other Identifier
- 991019168448404721
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