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Physical Activity Evidence-Based Programs Listing

Examples of Social support interventions in community settings, which are recommended by the Community Preventive Services Task Force
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Program Area Population Focus Delivery Location Community Type Age Age Sex Race/Ethnicity Origination Materials Purpose Program URL
Intervention Category: Social support interventions in community settings
Physical Activity Religious Establishments Suburban, Urban/Inner City 19-39 Years (Young Adults), 40-65 Years (Adults) 19-39 Years, 40-65 Years Female Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin), Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, White (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin) United States Partially Available on the Website The program is designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=28470469
Intervention Category: Social support interventions in community settings
Physical Activity Sedentary People Other Settings Rural 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin), Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, White (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin) United States Available from Third Party Only StrongPeople Strong Bodies is a community- and home-based intervention designed to promote physical activity among adults aged 50 and older in rural communities. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35019329
Intervention Category: Social support interventions in community settings
Physical Activity, Obesity, Diet/Nutrition Sedentary People Other Settings Rural 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin), Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, White (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin) United States Available from Third Party Only StrongPeople Strong Hearts is a community-based intervention designed to promote nutrition, physical activity, and weight loss among adult women aged 40 and older in rural communities. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=35019662
Intervention Category: Social support interventions in community settings
Physical Activity, Obesity Other Settings, Religious Establishments Urban/Inner City 40-65 Years (Adults), 65+ Years (Older Adults) 40-65 Years, 65+ Years Female, Male Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Black (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin), Hispanic or Latino, Pacific Islander, White (not of Hispanic or Latino Origin) United States Available from Third Party Only The program is designed to increase physical activity among adults. https://ebccp.cancercontrol.cancer.gov/programDetails.do?programId=32312927