Physical activity levels of children who walk, cycle, or are driven to school.
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Summary
In primary school-aged children, walking to school is associated with higher levels of overall physical activity compared with those who travel to school by motorized transport.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 2005-10-01
- Cited by
- 369
- References
- 17
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Keywords
Physical activity, Cycling, Medicine, Physical therapy, Demography
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