Abstract: . . .  obesity, with a few important differences. In the health sector initiatives are more often aimed at individuals and small groups rather than populations, there are fewer partnerships and province-wide initiatives, and less attention is given to environmental factors than in the recreation sector. Page 29 Preventing Diabetes in Atlantic Canada 21 From a population-wide perspective, significant players in reducing physical inactivity and obesity are the heart health partnerships and a few diverse regional health promotion projects that have developed in each province. The heart health projects have developed multisectoral partnerships in Newfoundland, . . .
. . .  Some of the important regional health promotion initiatives that contribute to reducing physical inactivity and obesity include: C The Region Three Hospital Corporation in New Brunswick has a number of community-based programs aimed at promoting wellness and healthy weights among women, seniors and communities in general, as well as a coordinated diabetes screening and care system. C Prince Edward Island’s East Prince Health Region has hired a wellness coordinator and community dietitian. Initiatives include community and worksite wellness days. C The Cape Breton Wellness Centre facilitates partnerships and collective activities in promoting community health, fitness and active living across Cape . . .
. . .  important differences. In the health sector initiatives are more often aimed at individuals and small groups rather than populations, there are fewer partnerships and province-wide initiatives, and less attention is given to environmental factors than in the recreation sector. Page 29 Preventing Diabetes in Atlantic Canada 21 From a population-wide perspective, significant players in reducing physical inactivity and obesity are the heart health partnerships and a few diverse regional health promotion projects that have developed in each province. The heart health projects have developed multisectoral partnerships in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia . . .
. . .  differences. In the health sector initiatives are more often aimed at individuals and small groups rather than populations, there are fewer partnerships and province-wide initiatives, and less attention is given to environmental factors than in the recreation sector. Page 29 Preventing Diabetes in Atlantic Canada 21 From a population-wide perspective, significant players in reducing physical inactivity and obesity are the heart health partnerships and a few diverse regional health promotion projects that have developed in each province. The heart health projects have developed multisectoral partnerships in Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince . . .
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