17.5 Promote fitness, wellness and illness prevention

We should prioritise fitness, wellness and illness prevention. There is much research to help us New Magna Carta Mediumto do this. It makes sense, not just so that we don’t become ill, but because it is essential for our economy. We cannot afford health or social care for the rising tide of chronic illness in old age. We need to value fitness and wellness financially and politically. All workplaces, schools and institutions should encourage wellness and fitness and ensure that proper food and facilities are available.