These guidelines are issued by the four Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They draw on global evidence for the health benefits people can achieve by taking regular physical activity throughout their lives. Even relatively small increases in physical activity are associated with some protection against chronic diseases and an improved quality of life.
Key features of this report include:
- a life-course approach
- a stronger recognition of the rol...
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