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Physical activity. An investment in public health.
Guidelines for policy and practice.

Title:
Physical activity. An investment in public health.
Guidelines for policy and practice.
Produced in support of 'Be active - be healthy'.
The Northern Ireland physical activity strategy 1996-2002.
Published:
HPA, January, 1998.
Description:
This publication has been produced to support the Northern Ireland physical activity strategy action plan. It provides an overview of the health benefits of regular physical activity as well as advice relating to specific conditions and age groups.
Format:
A4, 8 pages, booklet.
Other formats:
None.
Target group:
Policy makers, health, education and recreation professionals, voluntary and community groups.
Available from:
Central Health Promotion Resource Services and public libraries.
Additional information:
This document may also be useful to those with a responsibility for developing and funding physical activity programmes which can contribute to meeting the aims of the physical activity strategy. These guidelines have been endorsed by the British Medical Association and the Chief Medical Officer for Northern Ireland in recognition of the contribution that regular physical activity can make to improving the health of the population.
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