Cardiovascular risk and the neighbourhood built environment in urban settings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death, and the greatest contributor to health care costs in Canada. Primary prevention is an important strategy for limiting both disease and costs. Cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality are causally related to physical activity in an inver...
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University of British Columbia
2010
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/2429/29160 |