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. 2023 Dec 1;22(12):403-404.
doi: 10.1249/JSR.0000000000001119.

Health Equity: Access to Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Eric J Randall  1
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Health Equity: Access to Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Eric J Randall. Curr Sports Med Rep. .

Abstract

Adequate outdoor fitness equipment is essential for physical activity in lower income neighborhoods. San Francisco, CA, in the United States will be highlighted as a city with a large death rate, which could be improved by installing, promoting, and allowing access to fitness equipment. More than 2700 accidental overdose deaths have occurred since the year 2019, with a projected cumulative death rate expected to exceed 3000 human lives by the end of 2023. A contrast of the health inequities is illuminated in one of the nation's wealthiest cities. This is a call to action to bring about change, save lives, and promote healthier behavior.

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