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Summary of SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Physical Activity and Health Context

Core Demographics and Economic Status

• Total Population (2022): 104,000
• Population aged <20%: 29%
• Population aged >60%: 16%
• World Bank Income Group: Upper Middle Income
• GDP per Capita (INT$): 13,403

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mortality

• NCD Mortality: Includes cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and communicable, maternal, perinatal, and nutritional conditions.
• Physical Inactivity: A significant contributor to NCD-related health issues.

Physical Inactivity Data

• Physical Inactivity, Adolescents (11-17 years): Data available.
• Physical Inactivity, Adults (18+ years): Data not available.
• Physical Inactivity, Adults (70+ years): Data not available.

Healthcare Costs Related to Physical Inactivity

• Annual Healthcare Costs (USD): 119,444
• Annual Healthcare Costs (INT$): 208,510
• Cumulative Costs (2020–2030): USD 1,313,885; INT$ 2,293,611

National Policy and Strategy

• Active Societies: Focus on changing knowledge and mindsets through national physical activity communications campaigns that include links to community programs, supported by environmental improvements and promoting co-benefits of physical activity.
• National Mass Participation Events: Exist to encourage physical activity among the population.
• Active Environments: Policies are in place to enable physical activity through infrastructure and environmental design.

National Policies

• Walking and Cycling Policy: Exists with supporting legislation on street design standards, including separate infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists, safe crossings, and speed management.
• Public Transport Policy: Exists but details are not provided.
• Road Safety Strategy: Exists with legislation addressing speed limits, driving and alcohol use, driving and drug use, and driving and mobile phone use. Best practice is not available.

Promotion of Physical Activity

• Workplaces: Physical activity promotion is not available.
• Childcare Settings: Not available.
• Community Sports: Available.
• Public Open Spaces: Available.
• Walking and Cycling: Available.
• Older Adults: Available.
• People with Disability: Available.

Primary Healthcare Interventions

• Brief Interventions on Physical Activity: Available in over 50% of facilities, with referral support.

Digital Health Programmes

• mHealth for NCD Prevention: Available.

School-Based Approaches

• Quality Physical Education: Not available.

National Policy and Governance

• Active Systems: National policy and governance frameworks exist to support physical activity.

National Policies on Physical Activity

• NCD Policy Including Physical Activity: Exists.
• National Physical Activity Policy: Exists and is operational.

National Guidelines on Physical Activity

• Children under 5 years: Guidelines available.
• Children and Adolescents: Guidelines available.
• Adults: Guidelines available.
• Older Adults: Guidelines available.

National Surveillance of Physical Activity

• Children: Surveillance available.
• Adolescents: Surveillance available.
• Adults: Surveillance available.

National Target for Physical Activity

• A national target for physical activity exists, though specific details are not provided.