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Differential correlates of physical activity in urban and rural adults of various socioeconomic backgrounds in the United States
Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health · 2002 · Vol. 57(1) · pp. 29–35
Sharyn E. Parks(Saint Louis University)R A Housemann(Saint Louis University)R C Brownson✉(Saint Louis University)
Abstract
Both income level and urban rural status were important predictors of adults' likelihood to meet physical activity recommendations. In addition, environmental variables vary in importance across socioeconomic status and urban-rural areas.
Physical Activity and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietUrban Transport and AccessibilitySocioeconomic statusPsychosocialEnvironmental healthNeighbourhood (mathematics)MedicineRural areaGerontologyHousehold incomeSocioeconomicsDemography
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AdolescentAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRural HealthSocioeconomic FactorsUnited StatesUrban HealthExerciseLogistic Models
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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