Rural children and adults are more likely to have obesity than their urban counterparts even
after adjustment for individual-level behaviors, suggesting that rural environments may …

Disparities in physical activity and health outcomes exist between urban and rural youth.
School settings can be utilized to promote physical activity in youth regardless of urban …

Rural residents are less physically active than their urban counterparts and
disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and conditions associated with insufficient …

Participation in youth sports can have a positive, lasting impact on a child's general health
and physical well-being. Unfortunately, some youth populations are unable to participate …

Background The physical, social, economic, and political contexts in which organizations
operate influence their mission and organizational capacity–the available resources …

Inclusive Transport: Fighting Involuntary Transport Disadvantages offers readers profound
and multifaceted insights into transportation and social equity, guiding transportation and …

Background Urban and rural areas have been experiencing major demographic and
structural changes, characterized by an aging population in rural areas and a growth of …

The aim of this research was to determine the factors that may prevent high school students
from participating in recreational activities and to investigate whether these factors differ …

Background Obesity levels are higher in rural versus urban children. Multi-level community-
based interventions can be effective in promoting healthy child weight, but few of such …

Youth Development Programs (YDPs) can serve as effective mechanisms to alleviate social
and psychological adversities while enhancing and developing resilience among youth …