The broader impact of walking to school among adolescents etc

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Abstract - The broader impact of walking to school etc - Web page
How children travel to and from school may significantly influence their overall physical activity levels. This paer measured moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among adolescents and explored their means of travel to and from school.
Author(s):
Leslie M Alexander, Jo Inchley, Joanna Todd, Dorothy Currie, Ashley R Cooper, Candace Currie
Publisher(s):
BMJ Publishing Group
Reference #:
doi:10.1136/bmj.38567.382731.AE
Date Published:
17 August 2005
Copyright:
Publisher Email: unknown
Region:
UK Location: unknown
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
school transport
physical activity
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.22 Child health & walking
-3 Safety & Health

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