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Success Stories

Workplaces Take Steps Toward Health

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator on a regular basis can bring noticeable health benefits and is a promising intervention for increasing moderate physical activity. Using the stairs instead of an elevator or escalator deals with a lifestyle choice that must be made repeatedly and on a daily basis. Stairs require little or no additional time, no additional financial cost, and are required by building code.

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Public Health Agency of Canada
Canadian Council for Health and Active Living at Work
Canadian Council for Health
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