The Facts

We're facing a public health crisis. But real solutions may be profoundly simple.

Consider that in 2001, nationally:

• 26 percent of all adults were sedentary or completely in-active
• 60% of adults were overweight
• 1 in 5 adults is considered obese

In the year 2001 in Washington State:

• 17% of all adults were sedentary or completely in-active
• 56% of adults were overweight
• 1 in 5 adults were considered obese

MORE FACTS About Physical Activity and Health

A report from the Surgeon General of the United States.

• A Summary of Messages from Research Findings
• The Link Between Physical Activity and Morbidity and Mortality
• Physical Activity and Adults
• Adolescents and Young Adults
• Older Adults
• Persons with Disabilities
• Women

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