Association between the food and physical activity environment, obesity, and cardiovascular health across Maine counties

Association between the food and physical activity environment, obesity, and cardiovascular health across Maine counties

Abstract Background Accounting for nearly one-third of all deaths, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States. Adverse health behaviors are major determinants of this high incidence of disease. Examining local food and physical activity environments a...

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Main Authors: Allison C. Briggs, Adam W. Black, F. Lee Lucas, Andrea E. Siewers, Kathleen M. Fairfield
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Built environment
Cardiovascular health
Health behaviors
Obesity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-6684-6

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