Physical Activity Fact Sheets and Infographics

Physical activity

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Physical Activity Builds a Healthy and Strong America
Physical activity benefits everyone today and in the future.
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activity-friendly communities can help everyone
Activity-Friendly Communities Can Help Everyone.
The benefits of activity-friendly communities are extensive.
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Activity-Friendly Communities Support Older Adults Being Active
Benefits of Activity-Friendly Communities for Older Adults
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Health benefits

Graphic with health benefits of physical activity for children, which are outlined on this page.
Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Children
Eight benefits of physical activity for children.
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Health Benefits of Physical Activity for Adults
Nine important immediate and long-term health benefits of physical activity for adults.
Benefits of physical activity graphic for adults 65 and older.
Physical Activity Benefits for Adults 65 or Older
Ten important immediate and long-term benefits of physical activity for adults 65 and older.
Regular physical activity helps lower your risk of 8 cancers shown here; refer to the bulleted list on this page.
Physical Activity and Cancer
Regular physical activity lowers your risk of eight common cancers.
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Regular Physical Activity Reduces Risk of Chronic Diseases for Adults
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Active People, Healthy NationSM

Active People, Healthy Nation Fact Sheet
Overview of CDC's initiative for 27 million Americans to become more physically active.
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Active People, Healthy Nation at-a-glance fact sheet
Active People, Healthy Nation℠ At a Glance
Costs of being inactive and the benefits of physical activity for all individuals and communities.
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National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP)
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: October 7, 2026

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