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Unveiling WHO’s New Global Physical Inactivity Estimates: A Call to Action from ISPAH
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) published new global comparable estimates of physical inactivity in adults on their website (https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/378026) and a full paper in The Lancet Global health (https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00150-5 ). This analysis identifies which countries are estimated to be “on track” to achieve the…
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Prioritizing Climate Action at the ISPAH Congress 2024
Climate change poses a direct threat to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being. As temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent, access to safe and healthy environments for physical activity will be increasingly compromised. As a…
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New #8investments infographics to support health care professionals with physical activity messaging for their patients
ISPAH has teamed up with the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (UK government) and Sport England to expand the Eight Investments resources. Healthcare is one of ISPAHs Eight Investments that Work for Physical Activity. Healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals) have…
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World Day for Physical Activity – April 6th
With World Day for Physical Activity #WDPA2024 around the corner on April 6th, it’s time to take action towards a more physically active world. The International Society of Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) is leading the charge, providing valuable resources and opportunities for individuals and…
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Let’s Talk About Obesity And… the language we use as researchers
This World Obesity Day, Dr. Louisa Herring is highlighting the important role of researchers in shaping conversations around obesity and eliminating weight-based stigma and discrimination, with a special focus on the 24-hour physical behaviours. Obesity is a complex condition. By increasing the understanding of the…
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ISPAH mourns the loss of Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III
ISPAH is deeply saddened to hear of the recent passing of Professor Harold W. (Bill) Kohl III – ISPAH Founder, inaugural President, and ISPAH Fellow. ISPAH expresses its deep gratitude for his contributions to the society over many years, and to the broader Physical Activity…
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Empowering Healthy Aging: A New Toolkit for Action on Physical Activity by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a comprehensive toolkit aimed at catalyzing action to promote physical activity among older adults. This initiative is part of a broader series designed to assist countries in crafting and executing policies to increase population participation in physical activity.…
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ISPAH Membership Survey – Summary report
Earlier this year, we invited ISPAH members to participate in a survey. The aim of the survey was to understand what our members valued about being an ISPAH member, and how ISPAH could best support professionals working in physical activity and health moving forward. We…
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Public Health Awareness Week in Kyebi: Empowering Communities through Education and Engagement
In May, the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH) LMIC Research Council and Kingsley Keep Fit Club collaborated to launch the inaugural Public Health Awareness Week in Kyebi, Ghana. The week-long event, held in the hometown of the President of Ghana, aimed to…
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Abu Dhabi Congress 2022 – Image gallery
In October last year, the ISPAH Congress was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE – the first time in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The Abu Dhabi Congress brought together researchers, policy makers and practitioners from all corners of the globe to discuss how “Making Every Move…
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Release of the Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity for children and adolescents at ISPAH Congress 2022 in Abu Dhabi
On October 24th, 2022, physical activity researchers and experts from around the world came together to publicly release the Global Matrix 4.0 on physical activity for children and adolescents under the leadership of the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance (AHKGA). The Global Matrix 4.0 involved…
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WHO Global Status Report on Physical Activity
On 18th October, the World Health Organization (WHO) published the Global Status Report on Physical Activity 2022. This is the first report summarising progress on implementation of the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity 2018-2030. The headline finding is that progress has been slow and…
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