The development of the Comprehensive Analysis of Policy on Physical Activity (CAPPA) framework
Background: Policy analysis is considered essential for achieving successful reforms in health promotion and publich ealth. The only framework for physical activity (PA) policy analysis was developed at a time…
Systems approaches to global and national physical activity plans
In het kader van het Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (GAPPA) is een zogenaamd Physical activity system map ontwikkeld. In de map zijn de belangrijkste drivers van lichaamsbeweging en…
Social and economic inequalities in diet and physical activity
This briefing paper describes social and economic inequalities associated with two of the main determinants of obesity - diet and physical activity - and provides possible explanations for these inequalities.
Standard evaluation framework
The framework identifies and explains the information that should be collected in any evaluation of an intervention that aims to increase participation in physical activity. In particular it provides guidance…
Health economic assessment tools (HEAT) for walking and for cycling
The promotion of cycling and walking for everyday physical activity not only promotes health but can also have positive effects on the environment. This booklet summarizes the tools and guidance…
Methodological guidance on the economic appraisal of health effects related to walking and cycling
Economic appraisal is an established practice in transport planning. However, the health effects of transport interventions are rarely taken into account in such analyses. This project had two aims: to…
Evidence-based physical activity promotion
There has been a world-wide increase in scientific interest in health-enhancing physical activity (HEPA). The importance of a physically active lifestyle has now been well established both on the individual…