Introduction Policy and regulatory interventions aimed at creating environments more
conducive to physical activity (PA) are an important component of strategies to improve …

Physical activity is one of the most impactful health behaviours in terms of preventing
premature mortality. Supplementing the impact on mortality is the effect that PA has on …

Achieving Change Across Sectors: Integrating Research, Policy, and Practice (CD
Economos) The 2013 Active Living Research (ALR) Annual Conference brought together a …

Public health agencies are asked to solve an intimidating array of problems. Unfortunately,
they cannot address adequately all of the pressing needs, especially during times of …

Abstract Active Living Research (ALR) was supported as a National Program by the Robert
Wood Johnson Foundation 2001–2016 to build an evidence base to inform solutions to the …

The regular performance of physical activity (PA) is associated with global health benefits,
both physical and mental. However, most adults are not physically active. Furthermore …

This chapter provides an overview of the population-wide physical inactivity problem, the
key determinants associated with inactive versus more active lifestyles, and the evidence …

Background. The health implications of overweight and obesity warrant preventive action at
the local level. Fiscal challenges have underlined the need for innovative partnerships …

Nearly 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes, and 57 million over the age of
20 have pre-diabetes, placing them at higher risk for developing type II diabetes within ten …

My first acknowledgement is to my advisor/committee chair, Dr. Judith Fischer, who has
been a mentor and guide for the past six years in my fulfillment of this professional dream. I …