Neighborhood environment correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Latino adults in Massachusetts

Neighborhood environment correlates of physical activity and sedentary behavior among Latino adults in Massachusetts

Abstract Background U.S. Latinos experience high rates of cardio-metabolic diseases and have high rates of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. Understanding the environmental factors associated with physical activity and sedentary behaviors among Latinos could inform future interventions. Th...

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Main Authors: Valerie J. Silfee, Milagros C. Rosal, Meera Sreedhara, Vilma Lora, Stephenie C. Lemon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Cardiovascular disease
Physical activity
Sedentary behavior
Neighborhood environment
Latino
Hispanic
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3650-4

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