1. Rosie Bretthauer-Mueller
Vital Signs August More People Walk to Better Health Better spaces, more places needed
Rosie Bretthauer-Mueller
DNPAO Strategic Communication Team Leader
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

2. Vital Signs: Walking
Key message: More people are walking their way to better health
MMWR article on a CDC study found that Walking has increased
Data from 2010 National Health Interview
Regional data from US Department of Transportation
All demographics showed increases
Those who walk are more likely to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines
Reminder: Adults should get 2-1/2 hours of moderate (eg, a brisk walk) physical activity each week
Guidelines can be achieved in 10 minute sessions of activity
Physical activity improves health and lowers the risk of many chronic diseases
Call to Action: Better spaces and more places needed for walking
The problem is too many adults are still inactive
People need safe places that are nearby or easy to get to so that they can be physically active
What can be done?
States and counties can promote walking through joint use agreements
Worksites can create walking paths near the work place
Individuals can participate in local planning efforts

3. Vital Signs: Walking Press Briefing Web and Social Media
Spokespeople
Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., CDC Director
Joan M. Dorn, Ph.D., Physical Activity and Health Branch Chief
Dianna D. Carroll, Ph.D., Physical Activity and Health Research Scientist
Tuesday, August 7 at 12pm
CDC Press Release embargoed until August 7 at 12pm
Web and Social Media
Vital Signs
CDC’s Physical Activity update
Podcast, badges and buttons
E-newsletter – subscribe at “Get Updates”
Twitter #physicalactivity
CDC Facebook
State and Community Outreach
Partners and programs call Monday, August 7 at 12pm
Town Hall for state health officials Tuesday, August 14 at 2pm
National Society for Physical Activity Practitioners in Public Health call August 20 at 1pm

4. Vital Signs: Walking Program Resources
CDC State Obesity Program Highlights about Active Transportation, Urban Design and other topics CDC.gov/obesity/stateprograms/highlights.html
Exercise for Any Patient, Every Patient CDC Expert Commentary Video Medscape.com/Partners/CDC/Public/cdc-commentary
Steps to Wellness: A Guide to Implementing the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans CDC.gov/physicalactivity
HHS' 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Toolkit

5. Vital Signs: Walking Questions? Feedback to Rosie Bretthauer-Mueller
DNPAO Communication Team
Dr. Dianna Carrol
DNPAO Physical Activity Researcher
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity