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World Health Day 2002 Country Events |
| Country | Event | Organization |
| Argentina | Central activity in the Provincia de Misiones |
A Moverse Argentina |
| Brazil | Walk |
Prefeitura Municipal de Santana de Parnaíba |
Informational booth; Walk; Gymnastics; Recreation; Discussion on physical activity in 35 courses at UFV |
Universidade Federal de Viçosa - UFV |
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30-minute Walk, and fun sports and cultural activities following the walk |
Universidade Católica do Salvador |
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| Canada | Health Fair - educational displays, mini-activity sessions, blood pressure (BP) testing, body mass index (BMI) calculations; "Agita Mundo" Latin line dance activity instructed by Gustavo Ferman; Free community event at the Newton Recreation Centre in Surrey, B.C. Canada on April 7th |
City of Surrey Parks, Recreation & Culture - Guildford Recreation Centre |
One-day event with a theme on important regular exercise that can be "Fun"; Guest speakers on physical activity and healthy eating; Kids' Tae Kwon Do demonstration; Jazz dance by local instructors; Debut performance of the "Spice Grannies" - a senior group of women ages 65-83 years will perform to a choreographed "sexy" song dressed in full costume; Health related displays; Healthy lunch; Launch of various healthy initiatives conducted by the Healthy Community Committee |
Healthy Community Committee |
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Action Day for 55+ years persons; Other physical activities |
Elder Active Recreation Association |
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Walk around town; Baseball game; A small dance |
Dysart Recreation Board |
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Displays and activities on physical activity and health |
Norfolk County Community Services Department |
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Proclamation of World Health Day in the City of Edmonton by Mayor; Dance and physical activity demonstrations at City Hall |
City of Edmonton |
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World Health Day promotion in the weekly bulletin; Posters; Information table with physical activity booklets and resources during coffee hour; "Move for Health" decorated bulletin board; Encouraging families to pledge to get active after the worship service by walking a trail, going on a family bike ride, or walking around the neighborhood; Encouraging parishioners to walk to their place of worship on World Health Day; "Wear your sneakers to worship" - encouraging parishioners to wear their running shoes on April 7th and planning an activity for all congregational members, e.g. a historical walk through the local cemetary, around the grounds, or through the local community |
Heart Health & Cancer Prevention Program |
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| Chile | "7th Community Congress of Local Committees on Rural Health" will present 40 experiences on local health and development that will be locally publicized; "Urban Panel on the Promotion of Healthy Lifestyles" involving 6 social urban organizations; "City-wide Olympiads: Sport is Health" involving 8 urban population groups from different sport disciplines to promote health, sports, social and family integration, and identification with neighborhood or city |
Municipalidad de Los Lagos |
| Colombia | Launch of the Interactive Physical Activity Model in Maloka - Parque Central Simón Bolivar; Walk from Maloka, Calle 26, Cra 48, Plazoleta del Parque Simón Bolivar; Aerobic folklore, Plaza de eventos Simón Bolivar |
PAHO/WHO - Colombia |
"RISARALDA ACTIVA" - Walk from the Government Building to the Olympic Village in Pereira City, the Capital of Risaralda, Colombia, led by the Governor; Mass physical activity to promote "Move for Health" and World Peace; Aerobic folklore dances and other recreational activities |
PROGRAMA DE "RISARALDA ACTIVA" |
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| Costa Rica | Festival of Movement in the capital for families and the general population (April 14); I National Forum on "Physical Activity and Health" and the official celebration of World Health Day 2002: "Move for Health" (April 19); Reinforcement of the Day of Challenge, with the promotion of " Movámonos Costa Rica"; Mass Communication Campaign throughout the month of April, with various materials targeted to different population groups; Traditional games in schools; Dissemination of the messages for "Movámonos Costa Rica" during different national sport events throughout the year; Dissemination of information on physical activity through stands/booths in different academic events throughout the year; Project and promotion of physical activity - "15 minutes of active rest/peace "; Promotion of physical activity for health in malls or other commerical centers; Creation of the National Scientific Committee for research on physical activity and health |
Costa Rica |
| Cuba | "Move for Health, Manzanillo": City-wide marathon; "My home, my neighborhood, my town - clean and beautiful" community beautification campaign; Health exposition; "Sedentariness vs Health" poetry and composition contest; Music concert with local orchestras and performers; and more... |
PROSALUD-Manzanillo |
| Dominican Republic | A series of World Health Day 2002 activities: |
PAHO/WHO - Dominican Republic |
| Ecuador | National Walk for a Healthy Life |
PAHO/WHO - Ecuador |
| Jamaica | "Celebrating Health" health festivals (as part of the PAHO Centennial celebration), including a 10K/5K fun run/walk in association with the Jamaica Diabetes Association |
PAHO/WHO - Jamaica |
Health Walk; Health and Wellness Program for Health Department staff |
St. James Health Dept. |
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| Mexico | Marathon for youths and adults; Walk for children and the elderly |
Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autonoma de Tamaulipas |
| Peru | Walk for a Healthy Life |
Policlínico Carlos Casteñeda Iparraguirre La Victoria |
Physical Activity Fair for World Health Day |
ESSALUD Gerencia Departamental La Libertad |
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Diagnostic presentation on environmental health of Chorrillos |
Foro Ecológico |
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| USA | Mini health and fitness fair on nutrition, physical activity and mental health |
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center |
Student education outreach |
Bristol Community College |
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Various activities |
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh |
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Regional "Be Active, New York" campaign |
New York State Physical Activity Coalition |
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Mass Tai Chi & Qigong exhibitions/teach-ins in 50 nations |
World T'ai Chi & Qigong Day |
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Various events planned at local pharmacy schools in several countries |
International Pharmaceutical Students Federation |
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Workshop for World Health Day at the University |
Academic Society for the Advancement of Minorities in Medicine |
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Health fair on physical activity at the local mall; 5k and 10k "Fun Runs" |
Nevada State Health Division (NSHD) |
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Middlebury College Symposium, entitled "Health Care in Developing Countries," from April 1-7 |
Operation Smile - Middlebury |
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| Uruguay | Run/Walk |
CLINICA VITAE |
| Venezuela | Walk; Aerobics; Dance therapy; Pool party; Radio, television and press campaign |
TELELLANO (Grupo Deportivo de Competencia) |
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