Get Active » Benefits for Communities

Get Active Orlando can help increase physical activity among individuals in their community. Increased physical activity levels can have many community, health, economic, personal and social benefits.


Community benefits:

  • A healthy vibrant community that people take pride in
  • Increased social relationships
  • Crime prevention because there are more "eyes" out in the community
  • More productive individuals at work, home, school and in the community
  • Active modes of transportation may have many benefits to the environment
  • Promotes community partnerships
  • Promotes ethnic and cultural harmony


Health Benefits:

  • Reduced risk of heart disease and stroke
  • Reduced risk of hypertension
  • Reduced body fat and risk of obesity
  • Reduced risk of osteoarthritis
  • Reduced risk of some cancers
  • Reduced risk of Type II diabetes
  • Better posture and balance
  • Improved fitness
  • Stronger muscles and bones


Economic Benefits:

  • Health care spending was estimated at $121.4 billion dollars in 2003, up from the $84 billion spent in 1998.
  • $2.1 billion total direct health care costs can be attributed to physical inactivity
  • Diabetes cost estimates are $9 billion in direct & indirect costs
  • Cost of obesity is over $1.8 billion
  • Reducing the number of inactive citizens by 10% would result in savings of $5 billion


Personal and Social Benefits:

  • Contributes to a full and meaningful life
  • Is one of the very basic methods of health insurance for individuals
  • Feel more energetic
  • Builds self esteem and positive self image
  • Improved relaxation and reduced stress

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