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Launch of new WHO estimates of physical inactivity in adults [1]
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Date: 2024-07-02
Being active is good for health.
Join WHO Department of Health Promotion, Physical Activity unit for our global webinar to hear about the new global comparable estimates of physical inactivity. The webinar will share key results and discuss implications for policy and practice. For the first time, the results also include a forecast of levels of inactivity in 2030 to assess if the world is on track to meet the global target of 15% relative reduction as set out in Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (WHA71.6).
These results provide estimates for: globally, 9 country groupings, 6 WHO regions, and by country, age and sex; will be available from 26 June 2024 in The Lancet Global Health; and will be supported by a WHO summary report.
Our speakers will share the key results and a panel will discuss the implications and actions needed to be on track to achieve the global target set for 15% relative reduction in inactivity by 2030.
Moderators
Fiona Bull (Unit Head Physical Activity, WHO)
Leanne Riley (Unit Head NCD Surveillance, WHO)
Speakers include
Tessa Strain and Gretchen Steven, (lead authors)
Rudiger Krech (Director, Department for Health Promotion, WHO)
Jennifer Cooper (UN Women)
Thiago Herick De Sa (Technical Officer, Healthy Aging, WHO)
Representative from the NCD Alliance—to be confirmed
HE Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari (Ministry of Health, States of Qatar)—to be confirmed
Gauden Galea (Regional Strategic Advisor, European Office
Spanish and French interpretation will be available.
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https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2024/07/02/default-calendar/launch-of-new-who-estimates-of-physical-inactivity-in-adults
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