- 2 million deaths each year worldwide are attributable to physical inactivity
- Levels of activity are declining as more people move to cities and work in sedentary occupations
- A physically active lifestyle can reduce risk of CHD by 50%
- Worldwide, more than 60% of adults do not engage in sufficient levels of physical activity to benefit their health
- Cardiovascular disease accounts for one-third of deaths among women around the world
- Physical inactivity is one of the top ten leading risk factors attributable to deaths worldwide
- Regular Physical Activity reduces the risk of non-communicable diseases
GAPA is focused on helping to achieve greater commitment and actions to maintain and increase levels of physical activity in all countries. GAPA aims to provide interested stakeholders with communications and resources to help the development, dissemination and implementation of national policies, programmes and services that promote physical activity and health.
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2009 newsletter published
GAPA publishes its 2009 annual newsletter in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Download the newsletter in the language of your choice (Adobe PDF format):
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GAPA Global Advocacy for Physical Activity – New name, Same mission!
In 2009, GAPA becomes the Advocacy Council of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health.
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GAPA is coordinating the drafting of a Global Charter for Physical Activity
The Global Advocacy for Physical Activity is actively engaged in the drafting of a Charter document to be used as a tool to advocate for physical activity at the Global level. The Charter will be launched at the 3rd International Congress on Physical Activity and Health in Toronto, Canada - May 5th - 8th 2010.
Read more about the 3rd International Congress on Physical Activity and Health »
