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Cost Effectiveness of Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions

Childhood Obesity Research

By: Roux L, Pratt M, Tengs TO, Yore MM, Yanagawa TL, Van Den Bos J, Rutt C, Brownson RC, Powell KE, Heath G, Kohl HW, Teutsch S, Cawley J, Lee IM, West L and Buchner DM

In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 35(6), pp.578-588

Publisher: Elsevier, Inc.

Published: December 2008

Cost Effectiveness of Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions

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Cost Effectiveness of Community-Based Physical Activity Interventions By: Roux L, Pratt M, Tengs TO, Yore MM, Yanagawa TL, Van Den Bos J, Rutt C, Brownson RC, Powell KE, Heath G, Kohl HW, Teutsch S, Cawley J, Lee IM, West L and Buchner DM Published In: American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 35(6), pp. 578-588	Quantity

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Seven interventions that promote physical activity are cost-effective and have a significant impact on quality of life and health.

What researchers found: Seven interventions to encourage physical activity among adults reduced disease incidence and were cost-effective. These interventions compare favorably with other public health strategies.

Why we chose this publication: Most adults do not get enough exercise. Public health interventions to encourage exercise are effective.

What researchers studied: This analysis selected seven one-year interventions that promoted increased physical activity. Each intervention was either a communitywide campaign, individually adapted, part of a social support approach, or focused on enhanced access. The researchers developed a simulation model to estimate the impact of these interventions. Based on the simulations, the cost-effectiveness of each intervention was calculated.

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