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Scotland unveils new Active Nation initiative
The Scottish Government has launched a major new public health initiative, designed to encourage people across the country to increase their physical activity and boost the nation's health record.
Active Nation forms part of efforts to create a legacy from the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games and will be delivered by a range of public, private and third sector partners through branded events and activities. A new website will also be used to provide ideas to help people to become more active ahead of the 2014 Games, while setting out Personal Activity Goals for participants to incorporate exercise into their daily lives.
Scottish minister for public health and sport, Shona Robison, said: "Active Nation is about getting active, having fun and feeling good. It aims to energise and motivate all Scots to increase their physical activity in the run up to the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and beyond. "For too long Scotland has been seen as the 'sick man of Europe'. Our nation's health is improving but not quickly enough, especially in our most deprived communities."