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Understanding dog owners' increased levels of physical activity: Results from RESIDE

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  • Cutt, H.
  • Giles-Corti, B.
  • Knuiman, M.
  • Timperio, A.
  • Bull, F.

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We examined the influence of dog ownership on physical activity, independent of demographic, intrapersonal, and perceived environmental factors, in a cross-sectional survey of 1813 adults. Although only 23% of the dog owners walked their dogs 5 or more times per week, the adjusted odds of achieving sufficient physical activity and walking were 57% to 77% higher among dog owners compared with those not owning dogs (P

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  • Cutt, H. & Giles-Corti, B. & Knuiman, M. & Timperio, A. & Bull, F., 2008. "Understanding dog owners' increased levels of physical activity: Results from RESIDE," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 98(1), pages 66-69.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2006.103499_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2006.103499
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