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. 1999 Nov;89(11):1741–1744. doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.11.1741

Effects of a community-based intervention on physical activity: the Pawtucket Heart Health Program.

C B Eaton 1, K L Lapane 1, C E Garber 1, K M Gans 1, T M Lasater 1, R A Carleton 1
PMCID: PMC1508977  PMID: 10553400

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: The effect of a community-based physical activity program in Pawtucket, RI, was evaluated relative to one in a comparison community. METHODS: Cross-sectional surveys of 7529 residents of Pawtucket, RI, and 7732 residents of the comparison city were conducted at 2-year intervals during 7 years of intervention. RESULTS: There were no differences in self-reported knowledge of the benefits of physical activity, attempts to increase exercise, or prevalence of physical inactivity between Pawtucket and the comparison community. CONCLUSIONS: Future community-based physical activity interventions should attempt to involve a wider range of individuals.

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