Learn more at www.partnering4health.org. = Building Healthy Communities Let’s Get Physical “Physical activity can improve yourhealth and reduce the risk of developing several chronic diseaseslike type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease.” Elaine Auld, Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) Communities working to increase physical activity & mobility Accessto Bicycles In Ajo, Arizona, a diverse coalition combined access to bicycles, bicycle education, and work towardsbuilding a safe and accessible bike path throughout the town. Additionally, residents created short videos abouttheir relationship to the town andactiveliving. Physical Activity Toolkit In Beaverton, Oregon, the American Heart Association and thelocal schooldistrict created a toolkit to increase elementary schoolchildren’s physical activity by 10 minutes eachday. Participating middle schools are incorporating “Brain Boosts” throughouttheday,too. Traffic Calming In Springfield, Missouri, the American Planning Association and coalition partners set up pop-up traffic calming areas to encourage drivers to slow down.Similar efforts nationwide helped increase the numberof adults walking for leisure or transportation by eight percent’ from 2005 to 2015. The American Heart Association recommendsthatadults get at least 150 minutes of moderate- intensity physical activity each week. While scheduling gym time and workouts can make a huge differencein your activity level, it also helpsif you can integrate your physical activity into yourlifestyle. e Try standing while at your desk e Get up & move around regularly e Move meetings outside & keep them active e Add steps to your day e Be intentional about walking e Find a partner e Use technology to get active Join the nationwide effort to prevent and control chronic diseases #Partnering4Health Learn more at Partnering4Health.org Funding for this project was made possible by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through DP14-1418: National Implementation and Dissemination for Chronic Disease Prevention. The views expressed in written materials or publications do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Departmentof Health and Human Services, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. ed American” American Heart Stroke Association Association. life is why- AmericanPlanningAssociation Making Great Communities Happen @) National WIC Association makingheathy dhpe™ * From 2005 to 2015: women (57.3% to 65.1%) men (54.3% to 62.8%) Copyright 2017 Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE). All rights reserved. Design and production by Steppingstone LLC
