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Date Released: 10/12/2007 To save the Podcast, right click the "Save this file" link below and select the "Save Target As..." option. Save This File (3MB) Download this transcript (19KB)A CUP OF HEALTH WITH CDC [Announcer] This podcast is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC – safer, [Matthew Reynolds] Welcome to A Cup of Health with CDC, a weekly broadcast of the [Dr. Armour] Thank you. [Matthew Reynolds] Dr. Armour, what are the activity recommendations for people who [Dr. Armour] CDC recommends that people get at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity [Matthew Reynolds] What precautions would your recommend for people who have [Dr. Armour] We would recommend that people with disabilities contact their physician [Matthew Reynolds] There’s growing evidence that Americans, as a whole, aren’t getting [Dr. Armour] Approximately 40 percent of adults with a disability get recommended levels [Matthew Reynolds] So that would translate to secondary health problems as well? [Dr. Armour] Yeah. For example obesity, social isolation, and depression. [Matthew Reynolds] What are the barriers that people who have disabilities face in [Dr. Armour] The barriers that exist for people with disabilities include environment, for [Matthew Reynolds] October is National Disability Awareness Month. What’s CDC doing [Dr. Armour] CDC currently funds 16 states with a goal of promoting health and wellness [Matthew Reynolds] Where can people go for more information on accessible facilities [Dr. Armour] People with disabilities can contact the National Center on Physical Activity [Matthew Reynolds] Is there a website that people can visit for more information as well? [Dr. Armour] People can go to www.ncpad.org. [Matthew Reynolds] Dr. Armour, thank you for joining us today. [Dr. Armour] Thank you, Matthew. [Matthew Reynolds] That’s it for this week’s show. Don’t forget to join us next week. Until [Announcer] To access the most accurate and relevant health information that affects you, your family and
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