American Journal of Preventive Medicine April 2008 Special Issue
The April 2008 (Vol. 34, No. 4) issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine is devoted to Active Living Research.
This special issue highlights some of the papers presented at the fourth annual Active Living Research Conference in February 2007. The theme of the special issue is Active Living in Diverse and Disadvantaged Communities.
Below you can find all articles contained in the 2008 Volume 34, Number 4 special issue.
Introduction
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Active Living Research in Diverse and Disadvantaged Communities: Stimulating Dialogue and Policy Solutions
Myron F. Floyd, Carlos J. Crespo, and James F. Sallis
Research Articles
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Neighborhood Disorder, Perceived Safety, and Readiness to Encourage Use of Local Playgrounds
Rebecca Miles
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Walkability and Safety Around Elementary Schools: Economic and Ethnic Disparities
Xuemei Zhu and Chanam Lee
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Promoting Active Living Among People with Physical Disabilities: Evidence for Neighborhood-Level Buoys
Michael Spivock, Lise Gauvin, Mylene Riva, and Jean-Marc Brodeur
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Park-Based Physical Activity in Diverse Communities of Two U.S. Cities: An Observational Study
Myron F. Floyd, John O. Spengler, Jason E. Maddock, Paul H. Gobster, and Luis J. Suau
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Fear of Walking Outdoors: A Multilevel Ecologic Analysis of Crime and Disorder
Caterina G. Roman and Aaron Chalfin
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Neighborhood Design and Walking: A Quasi-Experimental Longitudinal Study
Nancy M. Wells and Yizhao Yang
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Urban Containment Policies and Physical Activity: A Time-Series Analysis of Metropolitan Areas, 1990-2002
Semra A. Aytur, Daniel A. Rodriguez, Kelly R. Evenson, and Diane J. Catellier
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Preventing Childhood Obesity Through State Policy: Predictors of Bill Enactment
Tegan K. Boehmer, Douglas A. Luke, Debra L. Haire-Joshu, Hannalori S. Bates, and Ross C. Brownson
Brief Reports
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Critical Factors for Active Transportation to School Among Low-Income and Minority Students: Evidence for the 2001 National Household Travel Survey
Noreen C. McDonald
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Physical Activity Among Adolescents: When Do Parks Matter?
Susan H. Babey, Theresa A. Hastert, Hongjian Yu, and E. Richard Brown
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Designed to Deter: Community Barriers to Physical Activity for People with Visual or Motor Impairments
Corinne E. Kirchner, Elaine G. Gerber, and Brooke C. Smith
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Urban Residents' Priorities for Neighborhood Features: A Survey of New Orleans Residents After Hurricane Katrina
Traci Hong and Thomas A. Farley
Review and Special Articles
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Assessing Perceptions of Environments for Active Living
Jack L. Nasar
Commentary
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The Power of Research: We Can Reverse the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Dwayne C. Proctor
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Findings from the 2007 Active Living Research Conference: Implications for Future Research
Charlotte A. Pratt
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Active Living in Latino Communities
George R. Flores
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Keeping Our Promise to America's Youth
Kathy J. Spangler