0. B.J. DeCoursey, AICP. Delaware State University, Oct. 5, 2011
Delaware Cancer Education Alliance Walking the Talk: Steps Toward Lowering Cancer Risk
B.J. DeCoursey, AICP. Delaware State University, Oct. 5, 2011
University of Delaware, Institute for Public Administration – School of Public Policy & Administration

1. Things You Already Know
There is convincing evidence that physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of cancers of the colon and breast. Several studies also have reported links between physical activity and a reduced risk of cancers of the prostate, lung, and lining of the uterus. Despite these health benefits, recent studies have shown that more than 50 percent of Americans do not engage in enough regular physical activity. 
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2008). 
Preventing Obesity and Chronic Diseases Through Good Nutrition and Physical Activity. Retrieved June 26, 2009,

2. Things You Already Know
CDC recommends 30 min of moderate physical activity 5 times a week, or vigorous activity 20 minutes, 3 times a week.
Trampoline
Table Tennis
Ballroom Dancing

3. Why don’t you listen to your Dr?

4. Hamsterized Ourselves

5. Hamsterized

6. Space v. Place to Walk

7. Planning for Health in Delaware
House Bill 255 (2001)
Required Del. municipalities to have town-approved and State-certified comprehensive plans before annexing.
Set a 10-year window for new plans and required 5-year updates
Encouraged municipalities to look beyond land-use and consider economic development, transportation, sustainability, etc.

8. Planning for Health in Delaware
Complete Streets Executive Order (2009)

9. Planning for Health in Delaware
Senate Concurrent Resolution 13
Not an executive order
Has Funding!
Politically savvy, part of No Child Left Inside
Requires DOT to demonstrate its efforts periodically to the bond bill committee
Del. CHPDP
HEAL Coalition
Del. Bike Council
Many others

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Topics that significantly impact local governments’ willingness and ability to consider and finance sizeable “healthy” capital projects

14. Ongoing Work
Continue to work with one to two new partner communities each year
Local government training
Support Del. HEAL Built Environment Committee
Education/Outreach
Specific Projects
Food Deserts
HIA
Online Toolkit for a Healthy Delaware

22. www. ipa. udel. edu/healthyDEtoolkit/completestreets/visualizations

23. Keep Looking For a Cure!

24. Thanks.. B.J. DeCoursey, AICP
University of Delaware, Institute for Public Administration
– School of Public Policy & Administration