Source · Select Committees · Health and Social Care Committee
Recommendation 1
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Physical activity remains insufficiently prioritised across health and care systems despite its clear contribution to...
Conclusion
Physical activity remains insufficiently prioritised across health and care systems despite its clear contribution to preventing illness, improving population health and reducing inequalities. While some integrated care boards (ICBs) have embedded physical activity into strategies, this is not yet consistent or widespread, with physical activity too often being treated as an optional add-on, rather than a core, evidence-based intervention. (Conclusion, Paragraph 12)