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From the Paralympics to public health: increasing physical activity through legislative and policy initiatives
- Source :
- PMR : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation. 6
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Individuals with disabilities experience a disproportionate rate of chronic disease and are more likely to lead sedentary lifestyles than the general population. Multiple complex factors likely contribute to these disparities, including structural, socioeconomic and attitudinal barriers that impede broad participation of individuals with disabilities in health and wellness promotion programs. Public health initiatives aimed at mitigating these health disparities emphasize improved access to physical activity and sports opportunities. Given its visibility, the Paralympic Movement provides an opportunity to transform how society conceptualizes the relationship of disability to physical fitness. The Paralympics also serve as a catalyst for public health education and program development. Already, public policies and governmental regulations are expanding grassroots sports opportunities for youth and adults with disabilities, thus promoting inclusive opportunities for participation in physical activity.
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
Economic growth
Physical fitness
Population
Public policy
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
Public Policy
Health Promotion
Motor Activity
Grassroots
Environmental health
Medicine
Humans
Disabled Persons
education
Socioeconomic status
education.field_of_study
business.industry
Public health
Rehabilitation
Legislature
Health Status Disparities
Health equity
United States
Neurology
Neurology (clinical)
business
Sports
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 19341563
- Volume :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- PMR : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....409eb2a5708bdf77ce07bdf04c03c554