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Physical inactivity causes more premature deaths than smoking.

There is overwhelming evidence that low physical activity is the major contributor to non-communicable diseases, and increasing evidence that sedentary behaviour is a separate but equally important risk factor that needs to be addressed.

This two day international conference took place on Friday 21st and Saturday 22nd June 2013 at the Royal Society of Medicine in London. Chaired by Dr Mike Loosemore, it brought together experts, leaders and innovators working in exercise medicine to discuss their latest research.

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June 2013 Conference

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This two day international conference brought together experts, leaders and innovators working in exercise medicine to discuss their latest research. Delegates left the conference with an increased understanding of how to encourage physical activity within their communities, and help beat the biggest public health issue of our time.

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The importance of physical activity

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An active lifestyle is known to be important for the maintenance of good health ad the prevention of chronic disease and regular exercise is now accepted as a valuable therapeutic intervention for an increasing range of long term conditions.

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Promoting exercise as part of the healthcare agenda

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Governments at the local, regional and national levels are challenged by dramatic increases in the frequency of chronic diseases, obesity and sedentary lifestyles. Physical inactivity is a major contributor to these problems.

Physical activity is beneficial to health at all ages. It is especially important to the healthy development of children and young people; active ageing can make a dramatic difference to the well-being of older people.

Active living also positively contributes to economic prosperity and social cohesion in cities. Taking part in physical activity increases opportunities for socialization, networking and cultural identity.


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