Physical activity and the built environment: perceptions of policy-makers in Oman

Abstract The prevalence of physical activity is low in the Sultanate of Oman. The built environment is a key barrier to physical activity in the region. Our aim is to examine urban planners’ perceptions of the relevance and feasibility of the proposed urban planning and design interventions in the d...

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Exercise
Female
Health Care Sciences & Services
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Humans
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
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