ACTIVE PEOPLE, HEALTHY NATION ℠
Inspiring 27 million people to get active by 2027
Increased physical activity can improve health and quality of life and reduce health care costs. Regular physical activity can help reduce the risk of at least 20 chronic diseases and conditions. It can be an effective treatment for many of these conditions. Societal benefits include better school performance and improved military readiness. Building active and walkable communities can help support local economies, result in less air pollution, and create more cohesive communities.
Who
Active People, Healthy Nation is a national initiative lead by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create an active nation by helping 27 million Americans become more physically active by 2027.
What
Active People, Healthy Nation aims to help individuals increase activity levels, inspire community-based and national organizations to support strategies that promote opportunities for physical activity, and identify public leaders who champion strategies that lead to activity-friendly communities.
Partners
The Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Partner Network brings together a coalition of organizations committed to increasing physical activity across the country. The following partners lead initiatives that promote strategies to increase physical activity for all and strengthen community design to make it easier for people to walk, bike, and take transit to everyday places. By sharing resources, expertise, and innovative approaches, partners help create active and healthy communities where everyone can thrive.
Strategies
Strategies for Physical Activity Through Community Design
Strategies for state and local groups to increase physical activity through community design.
Strategies for Access to Places for Physical Activity
How to increase physical activity by providing places to be active.
Strategies for School and Youth Programs
How to combine approaches to increase physical activity through school and youth programs.
Strategies for Community-Wide Campaigns
How to increase physical activity through community-wide campaigns.
Strategies for Social Supports
How to increase physical activity through social networks, friendships, and activity groups.
The Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) serves as the national coordinator for the Active People, Healthy Nation℠ Partner Network site. PAA manages the site’s content and provides tools, resources, and success stories to help organizations collaborate, share, and advance the goal of getting 27 million more Americans moving by 2027.