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- Title
Unsafe to play? Neighborhood disorder and lack of safety predict reduced physical activity among urban children and adolescents.
- Authors
Molnar, Beth E; Gortmaker, Steven L; Bull, Fiona C; Buka, Stephen L
- Abstract
Lack of physical activity is associated with increased risk of overweight and cardiovascular disease, conditions associated with lower socioeconomic status (SES). Associations between activity levels of urban youth and limited access to safe recreation areas in their neighborhoods of residence were investigated.
- Publication
American journal of health promotion : AJHP, 2004, Vol 18, Issue 5, p378
- ISSN
0890-1171
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.4278/0890-1171-18.5.378