U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Only half of American adults get enough physical activity to reduce the risk of chronic disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. Walking is an easy way to start and maintain a physically active lifestyle. The Surgeon General aims to increase walking across the nation by calling for access to safe and convenient places to walk and wheelchair roll. Watch the webcast archive for the launch of this important Call To Action that offers strategies for increasing walking and walkable communities for people of all ages and abilities.
For more information check out the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.