Key strategies for improving physical activity of the population within a global dimension

Abstract

Topicality. As a result of the war before Ukraine has faced extremely difficult challenges. General situation remains dynamic and unstable. Based on research results it is determined that a lot of things, in particular, direction and pace of further transformations in Ukraine in the post-war period, depend on the level and quality of life of the population. The quality of life in the human health context is determined by certain factors, among which the physical activity is as the leading one. Its lack is considered as the fourth leading factor risk of global mortality. The purpose of the study is to carry out an analysis of the international key strategies experience for improving physical activity of the working-age population. Methodology. A semantic bibliography method followed by content analysis of research papers and e-resources have been used. The research novelty. Investigating the negative impact of physical activity lack on public health, World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) reported global efforts to improve the situation by developing national programs and recommendations on the issue of increasing the levels of physical activity and reducing a sedentary lifestyle. Most of the member states already have, or currently have, physical activity recommendations, or some of them are being at the development stage. Key findings. There is a general trend the use of the WHO Global Recommendations, which indicates a common scientific consensus on the importance of physical activity and sustainable nature of these recommendations in the global health context. In addition, coordination of national health monitoring programs will allow monitor progress towards both national and global goals of physical activity and reduction of the sedentary lifestyle. It a significant component of assessment the effectiveness of national view and programs on solving issues related to the health of the nation.