Using built environment characteristics to predict walking for exercise

Using built environment characteristics to predict walking for exercise

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Environments conducive to walking may help people avoid sedentary lifestyles and associated diseases. Recent studies developed walkability models combining several built environment characteristics to optimally predict walking. Devel...

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Main Authors: Siscovick David S, Larson Eric B, Hurvitz Philip M, Pearson Amber L, Moudon Anne V, Lovasi Gina S, Berke Ethan M, Lumley Thomas, Psaty Bruce M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/7/1/10

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