Health

Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log form

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/08/2006 - 03:18
Promoting a healthy you: walking activity log - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
A one-page form for keeping a walking activity log
Author(s):
University of Oregon
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
fitness walking
pedometer
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.20 Walking/health relationship, general
-3 Safety & Health

Racial differences and pedestrian safety: some evidence from Maryland and implications for policy

Submitted by administrator on Wed, 09/08/2006 - 03:02
Racial differences and pedestrian safety: some evidence from Maryland and implications for policy - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
One urban transportation mode that is often neglected is pedestrian movement. One group particularly susceptible in this mode is the elderly.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
ethnicity
safety research
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.30 Accident-prevention research
-3 Safety & Health

Rodney Physical Activity Strategy - appendices

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:23
Rodney Physical Activity Strategy - appendices - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Rodney contains a wide variety of natural environments ranging from rugged surf beaches, sheltered estuaries, and harbours through to open farmland, exotic production forests and stands of native bush.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Recreation
Health
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
strategy
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
-1 Policy
--1.31 Auckland local council

Rodney Physical Activity Strategy 2006-2009 - part 2

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:20
Rodney Physical Activity Strategy 2006-2009 - part 2 - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Rodney contains a wide variety of natural environments ranging from rugged surf beaches, sheltered estuaries, and harbours through to open farmland, exotic production forests and stands of native bush.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Walking strategies
Policy
Recreation
Health
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
strategy
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
-1 Policy
--1.31 Auckland local council

Rodney Physical Activity Strategy - part 1

Submitted by administrator on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 22:17
2006-2009
Rodney Physical Activity Strategy - part 1 - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Rodney contains a wide variety of natural environments ranging from rugged surf beaches, sheltered estuaries, and harbours through to open farmland, exotic production forests and stands of native bush.
Region (NZ): 
Auckland region
Topics: 
Policy
Recreation
Health
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
recreational walking
strategy
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
-1 Policy
--1.31 Auckland local council

Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:31
Abstract - Dog ownership and human health-related physical activity: an epidemiological study - Web page
The presence of a household dog may be of benefit to the health of the owners. One reason may be because of increased physical activity through regular dog walking.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
physical activity
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications etc

Submitted by administrator on Mon, 07/08/2006 - 03:22
Abstract - How people achieve recommended levels of physical activity and the implications for promoting walking - Web page
Attempts to increase community participation in physical activity through the promotion of walking have increased in recent times.
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
walking promotion
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.27 Physical activity
-3 Safety & Health

North Shore City road safety issues report 2005

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:50
North_Shore_Road_Safety_Report_2004_lLTSA.pdf - Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
This report is based on reported injury crash data and trends for 2000-2004.
City/Town: 
North Shore
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Free tags: 
risk reduction
safety education
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.10 Pedestrian accident data
-3 Safety & Health

Physical activity and use of suburban train stations: an exploratory analysis

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:48
Physical activity and use of suburban train stations: an exploratory analysis - 4.0 Mb Document - Adobe PDF - Acrobat Reader
Physical inactivity contributes to a growing proportion of illness and premature death in the US. Only about 45% of American people get the recommended national standard for physical activity.
Topics: 
Design and planning
Health
Public Transport
Free tags: 
active transport
physical activity
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--2.93 Passenger transport & walking
-2 Design

Making footpaths and driveways safer (North Shore City)

Submitted by administrator on Sun, 06/08/2006 - 22:23
Making footpaths and driveways safer - Web page
Safety information on key issues such as cars backing out driveways onto public footpaths.
Author(s):
North Shore City Council
Publishe
City/Town: 
North Shore
Topics: 
Safety
Health
Institution: 
Local government
Free tags: 
safety
safety education
Taxonomy upgrade extras: 
--3.50 Pedestrian safety promotion
-3 Safety & Health

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Living Streets Aotearoa is the New Zealand organisation for people on foot, promoting walking-friendly communities. We are a nationwide organisation with local branches and affiliates throughout New Zealand.

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