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- 1Chronic disease
- 1Geographic mapping
- 1Health promotion
- 1Indigenous peoples, circumpolar region, natural resource development, impact assessment, public health, geographic information systems
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2016
Crick, Katelynn C., Johnson, Jeffrey A., McGetrick, Jennifer Ann, Nykiforuk, Candace I.J.
Highlights: Physical inactivity linked to chronic disease can be addressed by increasing walking. Understanding walkability can support health promotion policies and interventions. Walk Score® provides a uniquely accessible and generalizable metric for walkability. Walk Score® has been validated...
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Can Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Support Public Health Planning for Sustainable Development?
Download2014-11-03
Industry, governments, and some aboriginal leaders promote natural resource developments near northern communities. These groups say that development will improve the economy and quality of life for northerners. However, past developments have caused many health, social, and environmental...