The Prevalence and Use of Walking Loops in Neighborhood Parks: A National Study

Conclusions: Walking loops may be a promising means of increasing population level physical activity. Further studies are needed to confirm a causal relationship.

Citation: Cohen DA, Han B, Evenson KR, Nagel C, McKenzie TL, Marsh T, Williamson S, Harnik P. 2017. The prevalence and use of walking loops in neighborhood parks: a national study. Environ Health Perspect 125:170–174; http://dx.doi.org/10.1289/EHP293
Address correspondence to D.A. Cohen, RAND Corporation, 1776 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90407 USA. Telephone: [phone], ext 6023. E-mail: [e-mail]
This study was funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI; grant R01HL114432).
The authors declare they have no actual or potential competing financial interests.
Received: 1 April 2016
Revised: 29 June 2016
Accepted: 18 July 2016
Published: 12 August 2016
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