CommentaryInternational perspectives on the physical inactivity crisis—Structural solutions over evidence generation?
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Conclusion
Population levels of physical activity are difficult to change, and in particular, active living approaches are expensive, have a limited evidence base (using established health sector evidence-based criteria). If we are to impact physical activity in the short term, a few possible recommendations can be made, emanating from global and international initiatives that have shown sufficient promise for action.
The first step is the need to develop “whole-of-Government” partnerships around PA,
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