Association between perceived environmental attributes and physical activity among adults in Recife, Brazil

Journal of Physical Activity and Health

Volumn 7, Issue SUPPL.2, 2010, Pages

  Hallal, Pedro C ^a   Reis, Rodrigo S ^b,c   Parra, Diana C ^d   Hoehner, Christine ^e   Brownson, Ross C ^d,e   Simoes, Eduardo J ^f  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PELOTAS   (Brazil)

^b PONTIFICAL CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF PARANÁ   (Brazil)

^c FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF PARANÁ   (Brazil)

^d WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST LOUIS   (United States)

^e USA   (United States)

^f NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION   (United States)

Author keywords

Developing countries; Environment and public health; Motor activity; Safety

Indexed keywords

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ARTICLE; BRAZIL; CRIME; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY; DEMOGRAPHY; ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING; FEMALE; HEALTH; HUMAN; LEISURE; MALE; METHODOLOGY; MIDDLE AGED; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PERCEPTION; SAFETY; SANITATION; TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORT; WALKING;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; BRAZIL; CRIME; CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDIES; ENVIRONMENT DESIGN; FEMALE; HUMANS; LEISURE ACTIVITIES; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PERCEPTION; PUBLIC FACILITIES; RESIDENCE CHARACTERISTICS; SAFETY; TRANSPORTATION; URBAN HEALTH; WALKING; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 77957354115     PISSN: 15433080     EISSN: 15435476     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jpah.7.s2.s213     Document Type: Article

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