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What the Physical Activity Community Can Do for Climate Action and Planetary Health?

Authors :
Reis, Rodrigo
Hunter, Ruth F.
Garcia, Leandro
Salvo, Deborah
Source :
Journal of Physical Activity & Health; Jan2022, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p2-3, 2p
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

We are experiencing a planetary tipping point with global warming, environmental degradation, and losses in biodiversity. The burdens of these changes fall disproportionately on poor and marginalized populations. Physical activity promotion strategies need to be aligned with climate action commitments, incorporating the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change scenarios in physical activity action plans. The promotion strategies must consider equity a core value and promote physical activity to the most vulnerable populations so that they are protected from the ill-health impacts of a changing climate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15433080
Volume :
19
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154454224
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2021-0719