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Getting Young People Active in Glasgow with Technology

Getting Young People Active in Glasgow with Technology. Gamification of a Social Pedometer. Relevance – Health Inequality. ~25% of 11-15 year olds are obese NHS Greater G l asgow & Clyde 2011 & The Glasgow Indicators P roject 2012

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Getting Young People Active in Glasgow with Technology

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  1. Getting Young People Active in Glasgow with Technology Gamification of a Social Pedometer

  2. Relevance – Health Inequality • ~25% of 11-15 year olds are obese • NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 2011 & The Glasgow Indicators Project 2012 • “..it’s vital that youngsters get regular physical activity to lay the foundations for good health.” • Dr Mike Knapton, British Heart Foundation 10 - 19 year old health as a priority Glasgow City Council Strategic Plan 2012 - 2017

  3. Hackathon Datasets Informed Recommendations for users Input • Health Walks • Glasgow Life Venues • Road Traffic Accident Info • Weather Information Output • Anonymised, accurate location and usage data data • Community Information

  4. Solving the Problem? • Usage Statistics from • Correlation & Verification with existing data • SIMD-heath data • Scottish Health Survey • Sustrans & Intercept Survey

  5. Better Use of Social Spaces • Improving Links with local Business • Improved Safety • Healthier Lifestyle • Social Wellbeing • Personal Achievement • Better Future Provision in City • Monitor Health Legacy

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