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Linking objectively measured physical activity with objectively measured urban form

American Journal of Preventive Medicine · 2005 · Vol. 28(2) · pp. 117–125

Lawrence D. Frank✉(University of British Columbia)Thomas L. Schmid(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)James F. Sallis(San Diego State University)James E. ChapmanBrian E. Saelens(University of Cincinnati)

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Urban Transport and Accessibility Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Physical Activity and HealthWalkabilityQuartileBuilt environmentPhysical activityLevel designMedicineEnvironmental healthConfidence intervalGerontologyDemography

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AdultAgedEnvironment DesignFemaleGeorgiaHumansMaleMiddle AgedUrban PopulationExerciseLinear ModelsWalking

Funding

U.S. Department of Transportation
Georgia Department of Transportation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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