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Physical Activity Guidelines and their Impact on Population Health

by Michael Taylor 1,*
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FSPH  2020 2(2):14; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20201130
Received: 25 September 2020 / Accepted: 28 October 2020 / Published Online: 30 November 2020
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The title "Physical Activity Guidelines and their Impact on Population Health" highlights the significance of establishing and implementing tailored physical activity guidelines to promote health across diverse populations. This paper explores the role of physical activity as a crucial determinant of public health and examines the effectiveness of established guidelines in improving population-level health outcomes. It begins by summarizing the current knowledge of physical activity recommendations, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The paper then delves into the empirical literature to analyze the correlation between these guidelines and real-world health improvements, such as decreased obesity rates, improved cardiovascular health, and enhanced mental well-being. The findings suggest that while guidelines provide a valuable framework for public health initiatives, the successful implementation and adherence to these recommendations require a multifaceted approach involving policy changes, community engagement, and individual education. The paper concludes that continued research, policy development, and public health efforts are essential to maximize the positive impact of physical activity guidelines on population health.

Keywords: Physical Activity Guidelines; Population Health; Public Health Initiatives; Health Outcomes; Policy Implementation.;
Copyright: © 2020 by Taylor. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Taylor, M. (2020). Physical Activity Guidelines and their Impact on Population Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(2), 14. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20201130
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Taylor, M. Physical Activity Guidelines and their Impact on Population Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2020, 2, 14. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20201130
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Taylor M. Physical Activity Guidelines and their Impact on Population Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2020, 2(2):14. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20201130
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Taylor, M. (2020). Physical Activity Guidelines and their Impact on Population Health. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2(2), 14. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20201130

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