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Policy brief: La actividad física como la principal arma para combatir el sobrepeso y obesidad.

Translated title of the contribution: Policy brief: Physical activity as the main weapon to combat overweight and obesity.
  • Paula Bueno Toro
  • , Natalia Argote Cervantes
  • , Francisco Palencia-Sánchez
  • , Daniela Cueva Toussaint
  • , Ivanna Lomas Maldonado
  • , Nelly Natalia Camargo Manrique
  • , Gabriel Alessandro Rojas Minaya
  • INSTITUTO TECNOLOGICO Y DE ESTUDIOS SUPERIORES DE MONTERREY
  • UNIVERSIDAD PERUANA CAYETANO HEREDIA -UNIVERSIDA

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Abstract

Overweight and obesity in Latin America, particularly in Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, require more comprehensive public policies. This document proposes strengthening infrastructure for physical activity, promoting free community events, and developing awareness campaigns, integrating health, urban planning, and safety to reduce sedentarism and prevent obesity in both youth and adults.
Translated title of the contributionPolicy brief: Physical activity as the main weapon to combat overweight and obesity.
Original languageSpanish
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StatePublished - 23 May 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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