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HEALTH
 
 
"Time to move: the major benefit of physical activity should be embraced"
Chief Medical Officer 2009 
 
The CMO has called for
 - New recommendations on the minimum physical activity requirements to be built into public health programmes
- Recommendations to be consistent across the county
- Further research to establish the most effective interventions to increase physical activity within specific age groups
 
Department of Health Annual report 
Department of Health, 2009
 
 
Sport and physical activity are an important part of improving the health and well being of everyone in our community.  Recent research has highlighted the direct benefits of sport and physical activity in reducing the risks of a range of illnesses and lifestyle habits.  Regular exercise can reduce the risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some types of cancer, obesity, hypertension, osteoporosis, musculoskeletal problems and mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.
 
As part of our vision 'to make Surrey an active County well connected and working as one', Active Surrey is committed to helping to increase the awareness of the benefits of active living to people's health, whilst assisting health professionals to learn more about what's happening in the county.
 
 
The Health section aims to:
ADULT HEALTH
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KIDS HEALTH
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HEALTH STRATEGY AND DOCUMENTS
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HEALTH DECISION AND POLICY MAKERS
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THE BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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CHANGE 4 LIFE
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USEFUL LINKS AND CONTACTS
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Bikeability
Click on this link to find out about Bikeability courses near you.
 
 
 
Page last updated: 3 August 2010
 
 
 
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LATEST NEWS
 
NEW RESEARCH SHOWS VALUE OF SPORT TO ECONOMY
 
CASE, a joint strategic research initiative led by DCMS in collaboration with its arms length bodies, including Sport England, builds understanding of the drivers, impacts and value of engagement in culture and sport. Latest research from CASE was published on 21 July which includes key findings for sport showing that:
 
Young people's participation in organised sport improves their numeracy scores, on average, by 8% above that of non-participants.
 
The participation of underachieving young people in extra-curricular learning activities linked to sport increases their numeracy skills, on average, by 29% above that of non-participants, and their transferable skills by 12-16%.
 
Sport generates substantial long-term economic value in terms of avoided health costs and improved health-related quality of life, e.g. the total economic value generated by doing sport varies between £11,400 per person (badminton) and £45,800 per person (health and fitness).
 
Engagement in sport has a positive and quantifiable effect on a person's perceived wellbeing.
 
These findings help to strengthen the case for continued investment in sport, and support policy makers and practitioners in making better informed decisions.  Visit the CASE  website for more details.