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Publication Date: 2007-Mar
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The Need for Health Promotion for Adults Who Are Visually Impaired
Capella-McDonnall, Michele
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v101 n3 p133-145 Mar 2007
Health promotion interventions for adults who are visually impaired have received little attention. This article reports what is currently known about the health, overweight and obesity, and levels of physical activity reported by these adults. Conclusions about the need for health promotion activities based on this information are provided, and suggestions for implementing these activities or interventions are offered.
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Obesity, Health Promotion, Visual Impairments, Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Adults, Intervention, Disabilities, Government Role, Life Style, Rehabilitation, Community Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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