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Neighborhood-Based Differences in Physical Activity: An Environment Scale Evaluation
American Journal of Public Health · 2003 · Vol. 93(9) · pp. 1552–1558
Brian E. Saelens✉(University of Cincinnati Medical Center)James F. Sallis(University of Cincinnati Medical Center)Jennifer B. Black(University of Cincinnati Medical Center)Diana Chen(University of Cincinnati Medical Center)
Abstract
The reliability and validity of self-reported neighborhood environment subscales were supported. Neighborhood environment was associated with physical activity and overweight prevalence.
Urban Transport and AccessibilityObesity, Physical Activity, DietHealth disparities and outcomesWalkabilityBuilt environmentOverweightLevel designDemographicsPhysical activityEnvironmental healthScale (ratio)ObesityGerontology
MeSH terms
AdultAutomobile DrivingBody WeightCaliforniaCity PlanningEnvironment DesignHealth SurveysHumansObesityPublic HealthResearch DesignResidence CharacteristicsSafetyUrban HealthExercise
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- San Diego State University
- National Institutes of Health
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