A Primer on Active Living for Government Officials

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Author: The Leadership for Active Living

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The Leadership for Active Living providesa5 page PDFPrimer on Active Living for Government Officials which includes: Health Benefits Economic Benefits Obstacles How officials can help This document can serve as a primer to inform government officials who are looking to implement health in all policies (HiAP) consider the health effects of built environment.

Program: Environmental Health

Submitted Date: Feb 22, 2007 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Healthy Community Design Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: Healthy Community Design Toolkit

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Institution Type: LHD - City, LHD - County,

Keywords: Environmental Health, Healthy Living & Prevention, Community Design

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