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"Walking is our best strategy for improving health.The epidemic of chronic diseases is becoming the

number-one cost issue in almost every country in the world. We need a national agenda that creates

a culture of health and where people can walk. Walking can be done anywhere, all you need is shoesIt can be done easily and has huge benefits."

George Halvorson,

Chairman & CEO, Kaiser Permanente

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