Physical inactivity poses a serious and growing danger to our society. It damages our health, economy and environment, and limits the educational attainment and futures of our children
A quarter of all adults in England fail to do enough physical activity to benefit their health, whilst 12.5 million people do not raise their heart level for more than half an hour per week
17% of premature deaths in the UK every year are caused by inactivity, costing £7.4 billion annually. Levels of inactivity are placing an unsustainable burden on already strained resources
In Suffolk, a unique partnership of local authorities, public sector bodies, the voluntary sector and private companies has been established to begin to turn the tide of inactivity.
This partnership is branded Most Active County.
Value of sport and physical activity sector in the spotlight ahead of Great British Week of Sport
Every £1 spent on community sport and physical activity generates nearly £4 for the English economy and society, a new study from Sheffield Hallam University has found. The news comes as the country prepares to celebrate the Great British Week of Sport, an initiative...
Suffolk County Council backs Love to Ride’s Cycle September to help make cycling the New Normal
Getting on our bikes is a ‘silver bullet’ to solve several twenty-first century problems, such as air pollution, congestion, obesity and heart disease. Cycling is also a crucial part of the recovery plans from the coronavirus crisis both in Suffolk and nationally....
100 Miles for Suffolk Mind challenge launched
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