Safety

Walking for exercise self-efficacy appraisal process

Use of focus group methodology Focus group methodology focussing around self-efficacy of walking
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Donna Konradi,Linda Anglin
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Journal of Geronto
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Reducing automobile traffic: an urgent policy for health promotion

An urgent policy for health promotion
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Scientists anticipate that in coming decades the greenhouse effect will produce alterations in climate. Traffic and rural and urban highway infrastructures are already among the principal causes of environmental degradation.
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Prevalence of physical activity in the United States

Behavioural risk factor surveillance Integrating surveillance of lifestyle activities into national systems is possible, and doing so may provide a more accurate representation of the prevalence of recommended levels of physical activity.
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Pedestrian Safety Roadshow (US)

Safe pedestrians and a walkable America This site is designed to make it easier for the pedestrian safety practitioner and advocate to locate and acquire the most appropriate resources to meet their particular planning, design, and operation needs for pedestrian facilities.
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Public health strategies for preventing and controlling overweight and obesity in school and worksit

A report on recommendations of the Taskforce on Community Preventive Services
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This paper identifies effective strategies for weight control that can be implemented in schools and workplaces, it looks at nutrition, physical activity, behavioural intentions and various combinations of these
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