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

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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.

Anne M. Roubal, Amanda Jovaag, Hyojun Park, Keith P. Gennuso

Preventing Chronic Disease, 12

01/2015

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County-by-county data · Infrastructure · Physical activity · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention