Safety

Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:31
Abstract - Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study - Web page
The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
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--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:22
Abstract - How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications for promoting walking - Web page
Attempts to increase community participation in physical activity through the promotion of walking have increased in recent times.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
walking promotion
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

North Shore City road safety issues report 2005

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:50
North_Shore_Road_Safety_Report_2004_lLTSA.pdf - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This report is based on reported injury crash data and trends for 2000-2004.
City/Town: 
North Shore
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
risk reduction
safety education
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--3.10 Pedestrian accident data
-3 Safety & Health

Making footpaths and driveways safer (North Shore City)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:23
Making footpaths and driveways safer - Web page
Safety information on key issues such as cars backing out driveways onto public footpaths.
Author(s):
North Shore City Council
Publishe
City/Town: 
North Shore
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
safety
safety education
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--3.50 Pedestrian safety promotion
-3 Safety & Health

Napier City Council Activity Management Plan - roading

Submitted by administrator on Fri, 04/08/2006 - 22:34
Napier City Council Activity Management Plan - roading - 1.5 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Includes plans to promote walking and cycling and improve road safety, as well as other roading management issues.
Region (NZ): 
Hawkes Bay
City/Town: 
Napier
Topics: 
Design and planning
Safety
Walking strategies
Transport
Policy
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
walking & cycling strategy
engineering
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-1 Policy
--1.37 Hawkes Bay local council

Weight control information network - walking (a step in the right direction

Submitted by administrator on Thu, 03/08/2006 - 02:43
Walking (a step in the right direction) - Web page
This website promotes walking. As walking is one of the easiest ways to be physically active. You can do it almost anywhere and at any time. Walking is also inexpensive.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
exercise
walking for health
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--3.25 Walking & obesity
-3 Safety & Health

The accuracy of pedometer steps and time during walking in children

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:21
Abstract - The accuracy of pedometer steps and time etc - Web page
This paper seeks to determine the accuracy of pedometer step counts and time during self-paced walking (SPW) and treadmill walking in children (5-11 yr).
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
pedometer
sports medicine
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--3.61 Child safety research
-3 Safety & Health

Validity of accelerometry for measurement of activity in people with brain injury

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:14
Abstract - Validity of accelerometry for measurement of activity etc - Web page
The health risks associated with habitually low levels of physical activity are both serious and well documented. National and international public health authorities agree that, in many countries, the general population are insufficiently active and that this represents a major public health concern.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
disability
gait pattern
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--3.26 Walking & therapy
-3 Safety & Health

Pedometer indices for weekly physical activity recommendations etc (abstract)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 01/08/2006 - 00:07
Abstract - Pedometer indices for weekly physical activity etc - Web page
The aim of this study was to quantify pedometer-determined steps per day associated with 50, 100, and 150% of the current public health recommend
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
women
pedometer
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--3.24 Women's health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

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