Increasing Physical Activity in New Mexico Communities: Evidence and Practice-Based Strategies

Increasing Physical Activity in New Mexico Communities: Evidence and Practice-Based Strategies

University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center

Description

National recommendations call for regular physical activity (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2008). The Guide to Community Preventive Services (Community Preventive Services Task Force) recommends successful community strategies to increase physical activity. Cuba, New Mexico, has applied many of these strategies. The Step Into Cuba program, a nationally recognized model, is under study by the University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center (PRC). This fact sheet, one of a series of five, shares initial findings for New Mexico community use.