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Official Document

Official Document. “ I propose that the theme for World Health Day (WHD) 2002 be Fit for Health. This will give particular visibility to ways in which individuals and communities can influence their own health and well being.” Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland 54 th World Health Assembly.

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  1. Official Document “ I propose that the theme for World Health Day (WHD) 2002 be Fit for Health. This will give particular visibility to ways in which individuals and communities can influence their own health and well being.” Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland 54th World Health Assembly

  2. WHO Strategy for Integrated NCD Prevention: Major Risk Factors 1. Tobacco use 2. Unhealthy diet 3. Physical Inactivity

  3. Insufficient Physical Activity More than 65% of the world population is insufficiently active. Contributes to many NCDs: estimated impact approximately 2 million annual deaths.

  4. Objectives of WHD 2002 • Raise awareness of physical inactivity in risk factors of NCD’s • Draw attention to the potential of prevention by changes in lifestyle

  5. WHD Message • Individuals : Physical activity as a powerful mean to promote the growth of health. • Policy Makers : Policy decisions needed to increase people’s physical activity - I.e. safe streets, urban planning, traffic, school premises, school curricula

  6. At least 30 minutes of daily physical activity is recommended for all ages

  7. Good examples from around the world • AGITA SÃO PAULO - AGITA BRAZIL • FIT FOR LIFE • PROESA • MUEVETE BOGOTA • HEALTHY JAPAN 21 • SPORTS FOR LIFE

  8. Major WHD Events • Săo Paulo: Major Global WHD Event • Madrid: WHO / EURO event • Washington: WHO / PAHO event • Geneva: Headquarters Event • Cairo: WHO / EMRO event • National and other events

  9. World Health Day HQ Event 5 APRIL 2002

  10. WHD Materials Logo Slogan Physical Activity Handbook Poster Brochure Fact Sheets

  11. WHD web site Our official web site is www.who.int/world-health-day

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