Infographic: Make physical activity a part of daily life at all stages in life: an infographic
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* A Gates
* AD Murray

*   Physical activity
*   Exercise
*   Public health
*   Non-communicable disease
*   Health promotion

## INTRODUCTION

Make physical activity a part of daily life during all stages of life. That is the clear message from the World Health Organisation in this infographic.

Regular physical activity is a fundamental means of improving people and population's physical and mental health.

It reduces the risks of many non-communicable (NCD) diseases and benefits society by increasing social interaction and community engagement. Physical activity is not just a public health issue; it also promotes the well-being of communities, the protection of the environment, and is an investment in future generations.

Physical activity includes all activities which involve bodily movement and can be accrued through: 

*   active travel

*   work and occupation

*   leisure and recreation

*   housework and gardening

This infographic demonstrates that regular physical activity throughout the life-course enables people to live better and longer lives. It inspires people to “make physical activity a part of daily life, during all stages of life”.

What a great call to action!

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![Figure1](http://bjsm.bmj.com/https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/51/10/825/F1.medium.gif)

[Figure1](http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/10/825/F1)

## Footnotes

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