Promoting physical activity in rural communities: Walking trail access, use, and effects
2000
American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 18
Pages 235-241
Author(s): Brownson, R. C., Housemann, R. A., Brown, D. R., Jackson-Thompson, J, King, A. C., Malone, B. R., Sallis, J. F.
The health benefits of physical activity are well established. Physical activity contributes to a lower risk of coronary heart disease, as well as a variety of other chronic diseases including hypertension, non-insulin-dependent diabetes (Type 2), osteoarthritis, and osteoporosis. To promote physical activity, more environmental and policy strategies are needed. Examples of environmental and policy approaches to increase physical activity include walking and bicycle trails, liability legislation, zoning and land use, mall walking programs, building construction that encourages physical activity, policies and incentives promoting physical activity during the workday, and policies requiring comprehensive school physical health education programs.
Added April 2014
Healing gardens and coping with stress at a children's hospital: A multimethod evaluation
2000
Dissertation Abstracts International: Section B: The Sciences and Engineering
Journal Article
Issue 8-B
Volume 60
Pages 4259
Author(s): Whitehouse, S.L.
Added October 2012
Gaps in the continuity of care and progress on patient safety
2000
British Medical Journal
Journal Article
Issue 7237
Volume 320
Pages 791-4
Author(s): Cook, R.I., Render, M., Woods, D.D.
Added October 2012