Perceived community environment and physical activity involvement in a northern-rural Aboriginal community

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Type 2 diabetes disproportionately affects Aboriginal peoples in Canada. Ample evidence shows that regular physical activity (PA) plays an important role in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes. Evidence is beginning to em...

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Main Authors: Lévesque Lucie, Kirby Allison M, Wabano Virgina, Robertson-Wilson Jennifer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity
Online Access:http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/4/1/63