2013
19 STRATEGIES FOR HEALTH ENHANCING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY (HEPA) PROMOTION TO PREVENT OBESITY AND TYPE 2 DIABETES IN ITALY
Type of project: Guidelines Download PDF Developed by: Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases http://www.archive.healthycaribbean.org/newsletters/feb-2014/strategies-for-health-enhancing-physical-activity.pdf-
Year 2013
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Contact Info Italian Society of Obesity Surgery and Metabolic Diseases
Synthesis of the case study
The document gathers the possible cross-sector strategies to promote physical activity in Italy. The document relies on the expert advice from the first Diabetes Prevention Conference. It serves as a stimulus for deeper reflection on the lacks in Italian system and as a possible solution for reducing diabetes and obesity. The document contains strategies to promote physical activity and exercise in several settings such as schools, families, urban environment, workplaces, healthcare, leisure time and healthy tourism, and sport.
