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recognized. Surrey, British Columbia, Canada received the highest honor for a North American <br /> city. <br /> PAHO and CDC sponsored the Active Cities Contest to celebrate World Health Day 2002 and <br /> promote an active lifestyle as one of the best ways to prevent disease, manage stress, bolster <br /> self-esteem, provide opportunities for social interaction, and enhance mental health and <br /> alertness. The health agencies cite lack of physical activity as a serious public health problem <br /> leading to adverse impacts on health and increased health care costs. <br /> For more information about the U.S. Conference of Mayors City Livability Awards, visit <br /> www.usmayors.org/70thAnnualMeeting/madisonlivability_061502.asp. For more information <br /> about the Active Cities Contest or World Health Day, visit the CDC webpage at <br /> www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/worldhealth/contest.htm. For more information about the city's <br /> applications, contact Carolyn Weiss, parks planner, at 682-4914. <br /> ### <br />