Manchester hosts European Healthy Stadia Conference

PanARMENIAN.Net - UEFA highlighted its work promoting active lifestyles and public health initiatives at the European Healthy Stadia Conference which took place in Manchester, according to UEFA official website.

UEFA has presented its work and campaigns in support of active lifestyles and public health initiatives during a keynote conference in Manchester.

European football's governing body was present at the UEFA-backed European Healthy Stadia Conference at the City of Manchester Stadium. The conference was organized by the European Healthy Stadia Network, and its core objective was to promote public health through football clubs and their stadiums, while also consolidating the corporate goals of clubs.

Featuring a program of over 35 keynote and plenary speakers, the conference showcased good practice and policy developments in the related areas of sport, health, environmental sustainability, and corporate and social responsibility.

UEFA's football and social responsibility unit presented the European body's health activities, many of which have been successful and enjoyed a high profile in recent times. These included the Respect Your Health – Euroschools 2012 project at last summer's UEFA EURO 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine. The initiative encouraged healthy lifestyles among children and their families, with a focus on smoking prevention, healthy diet, moderation in alcohol consumption, and physical activity.