31 INTERNATIONAL ADVOCACY: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - VITAL TO GLOBAL HEALTH

Synthesis of the case study

The International Physical Activity Advocacy handbook was developed by the World Heart Federation in collaboration with Global Advocacy for Physical Activity (GAPA), IASO and the Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth (HRIDAY) in 2011. This handbook makes a strong case for promoting physical activity as a priority for policies, school curriculas, and community activities. It enhances the fact that governments and communities must make physical activity promotion a priority along with a clear framework of different areas of action.