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The effectiveness of a community-based steps challenge on cardiovascular health outcomes in adults
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Blair County’s Active Living Steps Challenge on cardiovascular health in adults participating in the intervention compared to a control group of adults also living in Blair county who are not participating in the Steps Challenge.
Nicole Gilbertson - at nmg46@psu.edu or 814-949-5016
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18 year(s) or older
STUDY00014447
Inclusion Criteria:
Males and FemalesAges 18-65 years old
Currently living and/or working in Blair County, Pennsylvania
Ability to walk for >10 minutes at a time
Exclusion Criteria:
Known cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, diabetes, or renal diseaseConditions associated with cognitive impairment or medical instability that puts the subject at risk
Signs or symptoms suggestive of cardiovascular, metabolic, or renal disease
Females currently pregnant or breastfeeding
Currently involved in a program to gain or lose weight
Heart & Vascular, Prevention