Understanding contextual barriers, supports, and opportunities for physical activity among Mexican-origin children in Texas border <it>colonias</it>: A descriptive study

Understanding contextual barriers, supports, and opportunities for physical activity among Mexican-origin children in Texas border <it>colonias</it>: A descriptive study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The increasing numbers of <it>colonias</it> along the U.S.-Mexico border are characterized by disproportionately poor families of Mexican-origin, limited access to resources and health services, and heightened risk for ob...

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Main Authors: Umstattd Meyer M Renée, Sharkey Joseph R, Patterson Megan S, Dean Wesley R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Mexican-origin children, physical activity, <it>colonias</it>
promotora-researchers, environmental support.
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/14

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