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Physical Activity Intervention Programs

Examples of Creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity combined with informational outreach, which is recommended by the Guide to Community Preventive Services
Program Title & Description
(2 programs listed)
Program Focus Population Focus
1. Title: Development and Promotion of Walking Trails
Purpose: Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 2004
Original Grant Funded By: 
CDC   (Grant number: U48/CCU710806)
Intervention Category: Community-wide campaigns and Creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity combined with informational outreach
Behavior Modification Sedentary Individuals

2. Title: Wheeling Walks
Purpose: Designed to increase physical activity among sedentary individuals.
Outcomes Evaluation Published: 2002
Original Grant Funded By: 
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation   (Grant number: 039750)
Intervention Category: Mass media campaigns, Community-wide campaigns and Creation of or enhanced access to places for physical activity combined with informational outreach
Behavior Modification Sedentary Individuals


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