Improving access to public physical activity events for disadvantaged communities in Australia

Abstract Background Physical activity has numerous health benefits, but participation is lower in disadvantaged communities. ‘parkrun’ overcomes one of the main barriers for disadvantaged communities, the cost of activities, by providing a free, regular community-based physical activity event for wa...

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Main Authors: Janette L. Smith, Lindsey J. Reece, Catriona L. Rose, Katherine B. Owen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-13981-5