This book sets out concrete policy options for promoting wellness among all Asians.
Wellness, or the active pursuit of holistic health, can contribute to sustainable development. The book takes stock of wellness in the region, including the growing wellness economy. It discusses policies in four crosscutting areas: creating a healthy built environment, supporting physical activity, encouraging healthy diets, and enhancing wellness in the workplace. It notes the importance of a lifelong wellness policy framework and of investments in infrastructure such as community recreation centers and green parks in poor neighborhoods, as well as health education campaigns.
By:
Donghyun Park Imprint: Asian Development Bank Dimensions:
Height: 298mm,
Width: 216mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 333g ISBN:9789292628420 ISBN 10: 9292628429 Pages: 302 Publication Date:30 May 2022 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active