Obesity Research

Research paints a portrait of how active communities look

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, November 27th, 2006

A new comprehensive study by Saint Louis University researchers that flags the top 10 features of activity-friendly communities is a blueprint for improving public health, the author of the research said.

"We wrote the book on identifying the range of different influences that get people engaging in physical activity not just for recreation but as part of their everyday life activities," said Laura Brennan Ramirez, PhD, adjunct assistant professor of community health at Saint Louis University School of Public Health.

"We outlined what needs to happen and what is most feasible. It's going to require a commitment toward health and social...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2006-11-27)

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