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Vol. 20 (2025)
Vol. 20 (2025)
https://doi.org/10.3269/embj.2025.73

EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND LEGISLATIVE ADVANCEMENTS: ANALYZING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE NEW BILL PROPOSED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT

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Published: December 15 2025
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Physical activity, public health, sport, Mediterranean diet, legislation

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Erika Galipò
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Italy.
Cristina Genovese
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences, and Morpho-Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.
Giovanni Ficarra
Giovannificarra96@gmail.com
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Dental Sciences, and Morpho-Functional Imaging, University of Messina, Italy.

Exercise prescription has been extensively explored and debated by both national and international organizations. It has been shown that insufficient physical activity is linked to premature mortality from all causes and the development of chronic diseases. Although adopting an active lifestyle is one of the most effective preventive measures for chronic conditions, findings from the 2023 Sport Report by Sport e Salute reveal alarming trends in Italy: 33.7% of the population does not engage in any physical activity. Recently, the X Commission of the Italian Senate unanimously endorsed Bill 287, which aims to revolutionize the role of physical activity in public health. This legislative initiative appears crucial to addressing the growing health burden in Italy.

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EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION AND LEGISLATIVE ADVANCEMENTS: ANALYZING THE POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE NEW BILL PROPOSED BY THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT. (2025). EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal, 20. https://doi.org/10.3269/embj.2025.73
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