StreetGames inactivity time bomb report on the societal cost of physical inactivity

Summary

The Inactivity time bomb is a new report published by national sports charity, StreetGames and the Centre for Economics and Business Research. It is the first study to quantify the economic and social costs associated with physical inactivity specifically among young people in the UK.

How is this document connected to AV principles and project

One of the primary objectives of Active Voice is to determine actual level of progress in implementing the EU PA guidelines. The Street Games research can help to get a better picture of current situation in the area of PA in EU.

WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM IT: Research shows the social and economic costs of physical inactivity and that information can be used to advocate on the importance of PA.