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Introduction
The five action areas of the Ottawa Charter play a vital role in influencing a range of health
promotion initiatives like Shape Up Australia. Shape Up Australia aims to decrease the
prevalence of lifestyle related chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease (CVD) through the
prevention of obesity and help improve the health and wellbeing of Australia in a holistic
approach. By addressing the Ottawa charter, Shape Up Australia is able to strengthen and
better coordinate national obesity prevention efforts by partnering with organisations that
support healthy lifestyle choices and in essence, decrease the prevalence of CVD within
Australia.
The notion of inspiring individuals to recognise their own health priorities and take action,
is widely promoted by Shape Up Australia.
Health promotion is more effective when communities support and are involved. Thus,
there are numerous community groups and agencies working together to strengthen
community actions in decreasing the prevalence of CVD. This collaboration helps with
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An example includes online forums available on their website which allows individuals who
may have experienced or is experiencing the same difficulties with unhealthy behaviours,
a chance to share and discuss their ideas, allowing individuals to gain insightful tips in
gaining a healthier lifestyle to decrease the likelihood of developing CVD.
Conclusion
Ultimately, the five action areas play a crucial role in providing the sustainability of a health
promotion initiative like Shape Up Australia. It also enables the Shape Up Australia to be more
effective and become far reaching and transformative for all individuals in Australia and
therefore, have more chances of decreasing the prevalence and incidence of CVD.
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