Dog-walking and sense of community in neighborhoods: Implications for promoting regular physical activity in adults 50 years and older
Authors:
- A.M. TooheyATA.M. Toohey
- G.R. McCormackGMG.R. McCormack
- P.K. Doyle-BakerP.K. Doyle-Baker
- C.L. AdamsCAC.L. Adams
- M.J. RockMRM.J. Rock
- 1 July 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Elsevier in Health & Place
- Vol. 22, 75-81
Abstract
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Funding Information
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Population Health Intervention Research Scholarship
- CIHR Health Services Evaluation and Intervention
- Alberta Heritage Medical Research Foundation Endowment
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