The Physical Activity Environment Policy Index for monitoring government policies and actions to improve physical activity

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

A multifaceted response, including government action, is essential to improve population levels of physical activity (PA). This article describes the development process of the ‘Physical Activity Environment Policy Index’ (PA-EPI) monitoring framework, a tool to assess government policies and actions for creating a healthy PA environment.

Methods

An iterative process was undertaken. This involved a review of policy documents from authoritative organizations, a PA policy audit of four European countries, and a systematic review of scientific literature. This was followed by an online consultation with academic experts (N = 101; 20 countries, 72% response rate), and policymakers (N = 40, 4 EU countries). During this process, consensus workshops were cond

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706113 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature