Why "Move for Health"
- Each year at least 1.9 million people die as a result of physical inactivity.
- At least 30 minutes of regular, moderate-intensity physical activity on 5 days per week reduces the risk of several common noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
- Physical inactivity is an independent modifiable risk factor for common NCDs.
- More than 35 million people died of NCDs in 2005 - this represented 60% of all deaths worldwide.
- 80% of deaths from NCDs occur in low- and middle-income countries.
- Without action to address the causes, deaths from NCDs will increase by 17% between 2005 and 2015.
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"Move for Health" Day
The "Move for Health" day is the responsibility of each Member State and provides a focal point to generate public awareness of the benefits of physical activity in the prevention of NCDs.
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Background of "Move for Health"
The recommendation for an annual "Move for Health" day was made by the 55th World Health Assembly (May 2002) in its Resolution WHA55/23 on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. This called for the development of global and national strategies on Diet, Physical Activity and Health within an integrated approach to NCD prevention and health promotion.
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Related Links
Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health (DPAS)
Department of Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion (CHP)
Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health Cluster (NMH)
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