Youth involved in sports are less likely to abuse drugs, tobacco, and alcohol.
Physical activity raises self-esteem in children and youth, and reduces depression in adults.
Youth activities reduce juvenile crime - at a cost far less than incarceration. Community Regular volunteer work increases life expectancy. People who are socially involved are less likely to suffer from heart disease. Environmental Research confirms that cities' quality of life is more important than purely business factors when it comes to attracting new business.