About
Karen Milton is an Associate Professor in Public Health at the Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, and Past President of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health (ISPAH). Her research focuses on the intersection of physical activity policy and public health, emphasizing evidence-based advocacy and structural/environmental interventions to promote population-level physical activity. She holds a PhD in public health policy and has advised national/international bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO), contributing to the Global Action Plan on Physical Activity (2018–2030) and 2020 WHO guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behavior.
- Education: PhD in Public Health Policy
- Key Roles: WHO Advisory Roles, ISPAH Past President
- Research Interests: Policy Advocacy, Disability Inclusion in Activity, Urban Health Interventions
- Collaborations: University of British Columbia, UK Research & Innovation
Her work addresses global health equity through policy reforms, including 20mph speed limit evaluations and disability-inclusive physical activity strategies. Recent projects include the POWER Network (Low- and Middle-Income Countries) and the 'Pushing Ahead' initiative on disability and activity. She emphasizes translating research into actionable policy to achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Grants and Projects: Multiple funded initiatives focusing on speed limits, emergency department interventions, and wearable technology in low-resource settings.
