Strategies for increasing physical activity in communities
New book explains how – and why it’s important
A new book from the American Public Health Association’s (APHA) APHA Press, "Physical Activity & Public Health: A Practitioner’s Guide,"explores how community organizers and public health workers can build successful programs that promote and sustain physical activity.
The handbook discusses health benefits of regular exercise and infrastructure barriers to physical activity and highlights community programs with a track record of success. One important aspect is forming community partnerships, according to Gregory Heath, DHSc, MPH, the book’s editor.