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Walking for exercise self-efficacy appraisal process

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 14/06/2006 - 03:12
Use of focus group methodology
Abstract - Walking for exercise self- efficacy etc - web page
Focus group methodology focussing around self-efficacy of walking
Author(s):
Donna Konradi,Linda Anglin
Publisher(s):
Journal of Geronto
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Safety
Health
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health promotion
focus groups
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Reducing automobile traffic: an urgent policy for health promotion

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:38
An urgent policy for health promotion
Abstract - Reducing automobile traffic ... - Web page for purchase information
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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Safety
Transport
Health
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transport
pollution
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--3.21 Health & transport policies
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Prevalence of physical activity in the United States

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:33
Behavioural risk factor surveillance
Full HTML text - Prevalence of physical activity in the United States - Web page
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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Safety
Health
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surveillance system
behavioural risk factor
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Pedestrian Safety Roadshow (US)

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 23:15
Safe pedestrians and a walkable America
Pedestrian Safety Roadshow - Web page
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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Safety
Health
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resources
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Public health strategies for preventing and controlling overweight and obesity in school and worksit

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 13/06/2006 - 01:12
A report on recommendations of the Taskforce on Community Preventive Services
rr5410a1.htm - web page
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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Safety
Health
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physical activity
nutrition
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--3.25 Walking & obesity
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