Sport becomes a drug: it must be included in the medical prescription
A new bill: physical activity in medical prescriptions
A revolution for the health of Italians looms on the horizon. The Senate has unanimously approved a bill that could revolutionize the way we think about health and disease prevention. The initiative, promoted by Senator Daniela Sbrollini, aims to make physical activity prescribable by primary and specialist doctors, as well as any medication.
Exercise: a health cure
There are many reasons for this proposal. First, exercise is not only a way to keep fit, but it is a blessing for health and helps prevent and treat numerous diseases, from obesity to cardiovascular disease. Numerous scientific studies have shown that regular physical activity can help prevent and treat a wide range of diseases, from obesity to cardiovascular disease, The risk of cancer is very high. Nevertheless, in Italy, as in the rest of Europe, A large proportion of the population leads a sedentary lifestyle , with negative consequences for public health and costs to the healthcare system.
“The numbers are relentless,” says Senator Sbrollini. “Almost half of Europeans do not exercise at all, and a third have low levels. In Italy, inactivity costs the treasury more than one billion euros each year”.
The benefits of the “sports recipe”
There are many advantages to incorporating physical activity into medical prescriptions:
- Incentive to prevention:Many diseases could be prevented or controlled with regular physical activity, thus reducing the use of more invasive and expensive therapies
- Tax deductions: Expenses incurred for sports activities could be deducted from income, making sport more accessible to all
- Recognition of the therapeutic value of sport: The initiative would give official recognition to the fundamental role of sport in promoting health and well-being
- Positive impact on society:A healthier and more active population would lead to lower health care costs, increased productivity and improved quality of life
Next steps
The bill will now have to go through the parliamentary process. If approved definitively, it will represent a turning point in the promotion of public health.
Sport as a therapeutic tool
The proposal to include sport in the prescription is an important signal. It recognizes sport not only as a pleasure, but as a real therapeutic tool. It is a step towards a healthier and more conscious society, where prevention becomes the protagonist.