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Systematic review of how Play Streets impact opportunities for active play, physical activity, neighborhoods, and communities by Umstattd Meyer, M Renée, Bridges, Christina N, Schmid, Thomas L, Hecht, Amelie A, Pollack Porter, Keshia M

“…Active play and physical activity are important for preventing childhood obesity, building healthy bones and muscles, reducing anxiety and stress, and…”
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Transforming City Streets To Promote Physical Activity And Health Equity by Pollack Porter, Keshia M., Prochnow, Tyler, Mahoney, Patricia, Delgado, Haley, Bridges Hamilton, Christina N., Wilkins, Emily, Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée

“…Most US cities lack built environments that support physical activity, which is a key determinant of health. Making permanent changes to the physical…”
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Rural Active Living: A Call to Action by Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd, Moore, Justin B., Abildso, Christiaan, Edwards, Michael B., Gamble, Abigail, Baskin, Monica L.

“…Rural residents are less physically active than their urban counterparts and disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and conditions associated with…”
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Active Play Network Influences on Physical Activity Among Children Living in Texas Colonias by Prochnow, Tyler, Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd, Patterson, Megan S., Trost, Stewart G., Gómez, Luis, Sharkey, Joseph

“…Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for child health; however, few children meet PA guidelines. Social relationships impact child PA behaviors; however,…”
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Urban‐rural disparities in childhood obesogenic environments in the United States: Application of differing rural definitions by Wende, Marilyn E., Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd, Abildso, Christiaan G., Davis, Kara, Kaczynski, Andrew T.

“…Background Research is needed that identifies environmental resource disparities and applies multiple rural definitions. Therefore, this study aims to examine…”
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Play Streets: The Authors Reply by Pollack Porter, Keshia M, Umstattd Meyer, M Renée

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Rural Libraries as Resources and Partners for Outside Active Play Streets by Lenstra, Noah, Slater, Sandra, Pollack Porter, Keshia M., Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée

“…Background Urban and rural areas have different types of built environments and community infrastructure, which lead to different types of successful…”
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Summer Friends and Physical Activity: Social Network Effects on Child Self-Reported Physical Activity at Summer Care Programs by Prochnow, Tyler, Patterson, Megan S., Bridges Hamilton, Christina N., Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée

“…Summer is a time of reduced physical activity (PA) for children; however, summer care programs (SCPs) can provide opportunities for children to be active and…”
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A scoping review of policies to encourage breastfeeding, healthy eating, and physical activity among rural people and places in the United States by Umstattd Meyer, M Renée, Houghtaling, Bailey, Wende, Marilyn E, Kheshaifaty, Khawlah H, Delgado, Haley, Eze, Stephanie A, Mecate, Cassady, Summerall Woodward, Rebekah, Morgan, Randa Lopez, Krey, Kathy J

“…Rural U.S. residents experience a disproportionate burden of diet and physical activity (PA) related chronic disease compared to urban residents, due to…”
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Physical Activity-Related Policy and Environmental Strategies to Prevent Obesity in Rural Communities: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2002-2013 by Umstattd Meyer, M Renée, Perry, Cynthia K, Sumrall, Jasmin C, Patterson, Megan S, Walsh, Shana M, Clendennen, Stephanie C, Hooker, Steven P, Evenson, Kelly R, Goins, Karin V, Heinrich, Katie M, O'Hara Tompkins, Nancy, Eyler, Amy A, Jones, Sydney, Tabak, Rachel, Valko, Cheryl

“…Health disparities exist between rural and urban residents; in particular, rural residents have higher rates of chronic diseases and obesity. Evidence supports…”
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Predictors of Older Adults’ Personal and Community Mobility: Using a Comprehensive Theoretical Mobility Framework by Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée, Janke, Megan C., Beaujean, A. Alexander

“…Purpose of the Study: Forty-six percent of older adults report limitations in their mobility, and maintaining mobility is considered an important factor in…”
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Sibship, physical activity, and sedentary behavior: a longitudinal, observational study among Mexican-heritage sibling dyads by Ylitalo, Kelly R, Bridges, Christina N, Gutierrez, Mariela, Sharkey, Joseph R, Meyer, M Renée Umstattd

“…Shared genetic and environmental factors suggest that family relationships are important predictors of obesity-related behaviors, yet little is known about how…”
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Built Environments and Active Living in Rural and Remote Areas: a Review of the Literature by Hansen, Anush Yousefian, Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée, Lenardson, Jennifer D., Hartley, David

“…Rural children and adults are more likely to have obesity than their urban counterparts even after adjustment for individual-level behaviors, suggesting that…”
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When helping helps: exploring health benefits of cancer survivors participating in for-cause physical activity events by Umstattd Meyer, M Renée, Meyer, Andrew R, Wu, Cindy, Bernhart, John

“…Over 15.5 million Americans live with cancer and 5-year survival rates have risen to 69%. Evidence supports important health benefits of regular physical…”
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Depressive Symptoms and Their Longitudinal Impact on Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among Mexican-Heritage Youth by Bridges Hamilton, Christina N, Ylitalo, Kelly R, Wende, Marilyn E, Sharkey, Joseph R, Umstattd Meyer, M Renée

“…The purpose of this study is to examine the longitudinal impact of depressive symptoms on physical activity (PA) levels, sedentary behavior, and screen time…”
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Barriers and Facilitators of Colorectal Cancer Screening in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) by Ylitalo, Kelly R, Camp, Brendan G, Umstattd Meyer, M Renée, Barron, Lauren A, Benavidez, Gabriel, Hess, Burritt, Laschober, Ryan, Griggs, Jackson O

“…Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Current screening recommendations for individuals aged 50 to 75 years…”
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Designing for Multilevel Behavior Change: A Father-Focused Nutrition and Physical Activity Program for Mexican-Heritage Families in South Texas Border Communities by Johnson, Cassandra M., Sharkey, Joseph R., Umstattd Meyer, M. Renée, Gómez, Luis, Allicock, Marlyn A., Prochnow, Tyler, Beltrán, Elva, Martinez, Luz

“…Fathers significantly influence family functioning, as coparents and partners, and must be part of family-based approaches to behavioral health interventions…”
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Perceived Physical Activity Barriers of Mexican-Heritage Sibling Dyads by Prochnow, Tyler, Ylitalo, Kelly R, Sharkey, Joseph, Meyer, Renée Umstattd M

“…Physical activity (PA) has been linked to many health benefits. Personal, social, and environmental factors can be barriers to PA and reduce odds of meeting PA…”
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Environmental Factors Associated with Physical Activity in Rural U.S. Counties by Abildso, Christiaan G., Daily, Shay M., Meyer, M. Renée Umstattd, Edwards, Michael B., Jacobs, Lauren, McClendon, Megan, Perry, Cynthia K., Roemmich, James N.

“…Background: Rural U.S. adults’ prevalence of meeting physical activity (PA) guidelines is lower than urban adults, yet rural-urban differences in environmental…”
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The Effects of Play Streets on Social and Community Connectedness in Rural Communities by Umstattd Meyer, M Renée, Prochnow, Tyler, Pickett, Andrew C, Perry, Cynthia K, Bridges Hamilton, Christina N, Abildso, Christiaan G, Pollack Porter, Keshia M

“…Promoting physical activity (PA) is a long-standing public health initiative to improve overall health and wellbeing. Innovative strategies such as Play…”
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