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Development of a Nationally Representative Built Environment Measure of Access to Exercise Opportunities

Description
Describes the development of a county-level measure of residents' access to physical exercise opportunities, based on proximity to parks and recreational facilities. This measure is used in County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. Includes a national map showing county-level access to adequate exercise options.
Author(s)
Anne M. Roubal, Amanda Jovaag, Hyojun Park, Keith P. Gennuso
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date
01/2015
Type
Document
Tagged as
County-by-county data · Infrastructure · Physical activity · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention