Physical activity
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Physical activity is defined as any movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure. Physical activity encompasses all activities, at any intensity, performed during any time of
Physical activity is not just exercise. It includes other activities that involve movement; for example cleaning, running, active transport etc.
Inactivity prevention poster: "Play the game, any game. You can't keep fit by watching." (New Zealand, 1950s)
Running in water
Weight training
Health
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Health has a variety of definitions which have been used for different purposes over time and is a multidimensional concept. It commonly refers to physical and emotional well-being. Good health is ass
Physical activity
…activities such as walking to the local shop, cleaning, working, active transport etc. Lack of physical activity is associated with a range of negative health outcomes, whereas increased physical activity can improve physical and mental health, as well as cognitive and cardiovascular health. There are at least…
Donald Henderson (left) was part of the CDC's smallpox eradication team in 1966
Modern drug ampoules
Nurses in Kokopo, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Postage stamp, New Zealand, 1933. Public health has been promoted – and depicted – in a wide variety of ways.