Title | Built environment and changes in blood pressure in middle aged and older adults. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Li, F, Harmer, P, Cardinal, BJ, Vongjaturapat, N |
Journal | Preventive medicine |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | 3 |
Pagination | 237-41 |
Date Published | 2009 Mar |
Keywords | Walking |
Abstract | Few studies have examined interaction effects between person and environment, especially for cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. The purpose of this study was to examine built environment characteristics and resident health behaviors as they relate to change in blood pressure, an important component of CVD. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.01.005 |