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American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Volume 34, Issue 4, Pages 271-372 (April 2008)
Theme Issue: Active Living in Diverse and Disadvantaged Communities
Edited by Myron F. Floyd, Carlos J. Crespo, James F. Sallis
American College of Preventive Medicine, Association for Prevention Teaching and Research

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Introduction


Active Living Research in Diverse and Disadvantaged Communities: Stimulating Dialogue and Policy Solutions
Myron F. Floyd, Carlos J. Crespo, James F. Sallis
pages 271-274
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Research Articles


Neighborhood Disorder, Perceived Safety, and Readiness to Encourage Use of Local Playgrounds
Rebecca Miles
pages 275-281
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Walkability and Safety Around Elementary Schools: Economic and Ethnic Disparities
Xuemei Zhu, Chanam Lee
pages 282-290
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Promoting Active Living Among People with Physical Disabilities: Evidence for Neighborhood-Level Buoys
Michael Spivock, Lise Gauvin, Mylène Riva, Jean-Marc Brodeur
pages 291-298
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Park-Based Physical Activity in Diverse Communities of Two U.S. Cities: An Observational Study free full text
Myron F. Floyd, John O. Spengler, Jason E. Maddock, Paul H. Gobster, Luis J. Suau
pages 299-305
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Fear of Walking Outdoors: A Multilevel Ecologic Analysis of Crime and Disorder
Caterina G. Roman, Aaron Chalfin
pages 306-312
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Neighborhood Design and Walking: A Quasi-Experimental Longitudinal Study free full text
Nancy M. Wells, Yizhao Yang
pages 313-319
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Urban Containment Policies and Physical Activity: A Time–Series Analysis of Metropolitan Areas, 1990–2002
Semra A. Aytur, Daniel A. Rodriguez, Kelly R. Evenson, Diane J. Catellier
pages 320-332
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Preventing Childhood Obesity Through State Policy: Predictors of Bill Enactment
Tegan K. Boehmer, Douglas A. Luke, Debra L. Haire-Joshu, Hannalori S. Bates, Ross C. Brownson
pages 333-340
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Brief Reports


Critical Factors for Active Transportation to School Among Low-Income and Minority Students: Evidence from the 2001 National Household Travel Survey
Noreen C. McDonald
pages 341-344
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Physical Activity Among Adolescents: When Do Parks Matter?
Susan H. Babey, Theresa A. Hastert, Hongjian Yu, E. Richard Brown
pages 345-348
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Designed to Deter: Community Barriers to Physical Activity for People with Visual or Motor Impairments
Corinne E. Kirchner, Elaine G. Gerber, Brooke C. Smith
pages 349-352
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Urban Residents’ Priorities for Neighborhood Features: A Survey of New Orleans Residents After Hurricane Katrina
Traci Hong, Thomas A. Farley
pages 353-356
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Review and Special Articles


Assessing Perceptions of Environments for Active Living
Jack L. Nasar
pages 357-363
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Commentary


The Power of Research: We Can Reverse the Childhood Obesity Epidemic
Dwayne C. Proctor
pages 364-365
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Findings from the 2007 Active Living Research Conference: Implications for Future Research free full text
Charlotte A. Pratt
pages 366-368
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Active Living in Latino Communities
George R. Flores
pages 369-370
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Keeping Our Promise to America’s Youth
Kathy J. Spangler
pages 371-372
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Frontmatter


Editorial Board
pages A1-A2
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