Sedentary and physically active behavior patterns among low-income African-American and white adults living in the southeastern United States.

Increased sedentary behavior and lack of physical activity are associated with increased risk for many chronic diseases. Differences in leisure-time physical activity between African American and white adults have been suggested to partially explain racial disparities in chronic disease outcomes, bu...

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Main Authors: Sarah S Cohen, Charles E Matthews, Lisa B Signorello, David G Schlundt, William J Blot, Maciej S Buchowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3616058?pdf=render