Alan Inman-Ward's Articles

Alan Inman-Ward's Articles (189)

Sort by

The economic benefits of a more physically active population An international analysis

International research report recommends changing population behaviours and attitudes, using both community and workplace settings, provide an environment that encourages physical activity and that supports the access to facilities. Encourage the participation in programmes and interventions. Encourage more physical activity across society by interlinking systems-wide programmes and interventions. Source: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR4291.html (February 2020)

“Reasonable” physical activity for all: The next (cheap) medical revolution?

Coordinated action including the medical community and political decisionmakers is warranted to set in motion what could be the most important revolution in the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease: to get patients moving. Source: https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/coronary-artery-disease-medical-revolution/81116/ (January 2020)

Economic Value of Sport – Local Model November 2015

The model is set up to provide a “basic” estimate of the value of sport using data for each local authority drawn from national employment surveys, the Active People Survey and data from the national study. Source: https://www.sportengland.org/our-work/partnering-local-government/tools-directory/economic-value-of-sport-local-model/ (Registration required) (November 2015)

One in six GP practices linked to parkrun events

More than 1,350 GP practices across the UK have linked up with a local parkrun event over the past 16 months, the initiative's organisers have confirmed. Source: https://www.gponline.com/one-six-gp-practices-linked-parkrun-events/article/1671733 (January 2020)

Understanding the Value of Backbone Organizations in Collective Impact

In order to fulfill this vision—regardless of their focus area—backbone organizations essentially pursue six common activities to support and facilitate collective impact which distinguish this work from other types of collaborative efforts. Source: https://ssir.org/articles/entry/understanding_the_value_of_backbone_organizations_in_collective_impact_1 July 2012

Frailty increases the risk of death in people with HIV

“Evidence suggests that once identified as being frail, sustained physical activity may improve the frailty score among elderly persons,” Source: http://www.aidsmap.com/news/jan-2020/frailty-increases-risk-death-people-hiv (January 2020)

One minute of weekly exercise ‘enough’ to benefit older patients

Just one minute of exercise per week is enough to provide health benefits to people over the age of 65, according to UK researchers, who are backing a change in guidelines as a result of their findings. Source: https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/research-and-innovation/one-minute-of-weekly-exercise-enough-to-benefit-older-patients-29-01-2020/ (January 2020)

People who cycle to work have lower risk of dying, says New Zealand study

‘Increasing cycling for commuting to work in a country with low levels of cycling like New Zealand will require policies directed at both transport and urban planning, such as increasing housing density and implementing cycling networks.’ Source: https://www.transportxtra.com/publications/local-transport-today/news/63278/people-who-cycle-to-work-have-lower-risk-of-dying-says-new-zealand-study (January 2020)

Cycling and walking for individual and population health benefits

The weight of evidence suggests that if walking and cycling can be increased, they have potential to lead to important health gains at the population level, and thus benefit the NHS and the wider health and care system.

of 10

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use 'We can move' insight.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Note: this page contains paid content.