US Surgeon General launches campaign with National Call to Action on Walking

US Surgeon General launches campaign with National Call to Action on Walking

09/09/2015

The United States Surgeon General today issued a call to action to address major public health challenges such as heart disease and diabetes. Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities articulates the health benefits of walking while addressing the fact that many communities unacceptably lack safe and convenient places for individuals to walk or wheelchair roll.

Read more about today's announcement.