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Environmental and Policy Determinants of Physical Activity in the United States
American Journal of Public Health · 2001 · Vol. 91(12) · pp. 1995–2003
Ross C. Brownson✉(Saint Louis University)Elizabeth A. Baker(Saint Louis University)Robyn Housemann(Saint Louis University)Laura K. Brennan(Saint Louis University)Stephen Bacak(Saint Louis University)
Abstract
An array of environmental and policy determinants, particularly those related to the physical environment, are associated with physical activity and should be taken into account in the design of interventions.
Urban Transport and AccessibilityObesity, Physical Activity, DietPhysical Activity and HealthPhysical activityEnvironmental healthPsychological interventionFeelingLevel designCross-sectional studyPsychologyBuilt environmentAssociation (psychology)Gerontology
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AdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEnvironmentFemaleHealth PolicyHealth SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesExercise
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