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Contribution of Public Parks to Physical Activity
American Journal of Public Health · 2007 · Vol. 97(3) · pp. 509–514
Deborah A. Cohen✉(Dana (United States))Thomas L. McKenzie(Dana (United States))Amber Sehgal(Dana (United States))Stephanie Williamson(Dana (United States))Daniela Golinelli(Dana (United States))Nicole Lurie(Dana (United States))
Abstract
Public parks are critical resources for physical activity in minority communities. Because residential proximity is strongly associated with physical activity and park use, the number and location of parks are currently insufficient to serve local populations well.
Urban Transport and AccessibilityUrban Green Space and HealthImpact of Light on Environment and HealthResidencePublic parkEthnic groupPhysical activityGeographySocioeconomicsLevel designRace (biology)Public healthActive living
MeSH terms
AdolescentAdultAgedAttitude to HealthChildEnergy MetabolismFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedMinority GroupsMotor ActivityPovertyPublic Facilities
Funding
- National Institutes of Health
- Sistema Nacional de Investigadores
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