Interventions to promote walking
Systematic review
Objective: To assess the effects of interventions to promote walking in individuals and populations. Review methods: Systematic search for and appraisal of controlled before and after studies of the effects…
Health economic assessment tools (HEAT) for walking and for cycling
Methodology and user guide, economic assessment of transport infrastructure and policies
The promotion of cycling and walking for everyday physical activity not only promotes health but can also have positive effects on the environment. This booklet summarizes the tools and guidance…
Methodological guidance on the economic appraisal of health effects related to walking and cycling
Summary, economic assessment of transport infrastructure and policies
Economic appraisal is an established practice in transport planning. However, the health effects of transport interventions are rarely taken into account in such analyses. This project had two aims: to…
An analysis of national approaches to promoting physical activity and sports in children and adolescents
A resource for HEPA projects and promoters
This report is a response to the need for more detailed information about the different national approaches to promotion of physical activity and sport in children and adolescents in countries…
An analysis of national approaches to promoting physical activity and sports in children and adolescents
Full report
This report is a response to the need for more detailed information about the different national approaches to promotion of physical activity and sport in children and adolescents in countries…
ParticipACTION
The future challenges for physical activity promotion in Canada
This commentary is the concluding piece of a series of papers about the Canadian ParticipACTION initiative. It describes the resurgence of the new ParticipACTION as a national communications initiative in…
Physical activity and health in Europe
Evidence for action
Physical activity is a fundamental means of improving people's physical and mental health. It reduces the risks of many noncommunicable diseases and benefits society by increasing social interaction and community…