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Physical activity policy implementation and physical activity levels in the European Union: Are we on track to close the gap between policy and practice?

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  • Whiting, Stephen
  • Abu-Omar, Karim
  • Gelius, Peter
  • Firmino-Machado, João
  • Rakovac, Ivo
  • Mendes, Romeu

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National policies are a key starting point to achieve changes in population health. This study aimed to provide an overview of the relationship between physical activity policy implementation and the levels of sufficient physical activity across the European Union over the last decade.

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  • Whiting, Stephen & Abu-Omar, Karim & Gelius, Peter & Firmino-Machado, João & Rakovac, Ivo & Mendes, Romeu, 2025. "Physical activity policy implementation and physical activity levels in the European Union: Are we on track to close the gap between policy and practice?," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 151(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:151:y:2025:i:c:s0168851024002100
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2024.105200
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