Leisure-time physical activity: Association with activity levels in other domains

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 7, Issue 4, 2010, Pages 460-464

  Rombaldi, Airton J ^a   Ana M b Menezes, ^a   Azevedo, Mario Renato ^a   Hallal, Pedro C ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PELOTAS   (Brazil)

Author keywords

Developing countries; Epidemiology; Motor activity; Public health

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; BRAZIL; DEVELOPING COUNTRY; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HUMAN; INTERVIEW; LEISURE; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT; YOUNG ADULT;

ADULT; AGED; BRAZIL; DEVELOPING COUNTRIES; EXERCISE; FEMALE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HUMANS; INTERVIEWS AS TOPIC; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; TRANSPORTATION; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77954415393     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.7.4.460     Document Type: Article

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