All Montgomery County families will have access to safe, accessible, and affordable locations to participate in activities to increase physical activity.
Why Is This Important?
Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can take to improve their health and help prevent disease, disability, injury, and premature death. For individuals who have chronic diseases, physical activity can help manage the disease and its complications.
In the United States, about 1 in 2 adults live with a chronic disease with half of this group suffering from two or more conditions. Unfortunately, only half of adults get the amount of physical activity they need to reduce the risk of developing a chronic disease.
It is estimated that $117 billion in annual healthcare costs are associated with inadequate physical activity. Physical inactivity also has a negative impact on workforce productivity in the way of an increase in absenteeism.
Strategies and Leads
| Strategies | Leads |
| Engage community partners to develop shared-use plans by identifying existing resources, plans, and policies that can be leveraged to support the development of these plans and increase physical activity in neighborhoods with low access. | PHDMC (Chronic Disease Prevention), Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, Community Development Departments |
Partners
Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County (PHDMC)
Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC)
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