1/ 🧵Report Alert: "Economic Valuation of Physical Activity: A Multilayered Framework." Our latest research highlights the economic benefits of walking 10,000 steps daily, impacting individuals, firms, and governments. Here are key findings. #PhysicalActivity #HealthEconomics
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2/ 💪 For individuals, walking 10,000 steps per day offers health benefits valued at an estimated $104.85 per day, translating into annualized gains of $38,270 through improved health and productivity. #FitnessValue #Health
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3/ 🏢 Firms stand to gain from an "active day" too! With each employee walking 10,000 steps, businesses can see direct economic benefits of $4.38 per employee and a 2.7% increase in productivity. Healthier employees = better business outcomes! #CorporateWellness #Productivity
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4/ 🏥 For governments, the effect of widespread physical activity could lead to 4.1% savings in healthcare costs, a 2.2% rise in productivity, and a 1.56% boost in economic growth (relative to GDP). This is a massive potential return on public health investments. #PublicHealth
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5/ 🌍 The annual economic value per citizen from promoting physical activity could reach $1,447, illustrating the enormous societal benefits of a healthier, more active population. #SustainableGrowth #EconomicsOfHealth
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6/ 📊 This report offers a comprehensive framework for evaluating the economic benefits of physical activity, making a strong case for promoting fitness at all levels—individuals, businesses, and governments. Stay tuned for more insights! #HealthEconomics #Policy
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7/ 🔗 Read the full report here: https://t.co/Kihc1hOzpk and let's take action to promote a more active and economically healthy society! #ActiveLiving #PublicHealthInnovation
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8/ 🙏 We would like to thank @SweatEconomy for providing us and other researchers with the resources to conduct our study. You can find a summary of more results from the grant program here:
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