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Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis

by David Jackson 1,*
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FSPH  2022 4(1):28; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fsph.20220423
Received: 27 February 2022 / Accepted: 25 March 2022 / Published Online: 23 April 2022
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This paper presents a comparative analysis of sports and public health policy in different countries, aiming to identify commonalities and discrepancies in their approaches and outcomes. By examining the role of sports in promoting health and preventing diseases, the study investigates various policy measures adopted by nations to enhance public well-being. It highlights the importance of evidence-based strategies, funding allocation, and stakeholder engagement in designing effective sports and public health policies. The analysis reveals that while many countries have implemented successful programs, there is a need for further research and collaboration to address the challenges faced by underprivileged populations and to foster a more inclusive sports and health ecosystem. The findings contribute to a better understanding of the complex relationship between sports and public health, and suggest potential avenues for future policy development.

Keywords: Sports policy; Public health; Comparative analysis; Health promotion; Policy implementation.;
Copyright: © 2022 by Jackson. 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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Jackson, D. (2022). Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 4(1), 28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423
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Jackson, D. Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2022, 4, 28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423
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Jackson D. Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2022, 4(1):28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423
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Jackson, David 2022. "Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis" Frontiers of Sports & Public Health 4, no.1:28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423

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Jackson, D. Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 2022, 4, 28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423
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Jackson D. Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health; 2022, 4(1):28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423
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Jackson, D. (2022). Sports and Public Health Policy: A Comparative Analysis. Frontiers of Sports & Public Health, 4(1), 28. doi:10.69610/j.fsph.20220423

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