Understanding contextual barriers, supports, and opportunities for physical activity among Mexican-origin children in Texas border <it>colonias</it>: A descriptive study

• Main Authors: Umstattd Meyer M Renée (Author), Sharkey Joseph R (Author), Patterson Megan S (Author), Dean Wesley R (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The increasing numbers of <it>colonias</it> along the U.S.-Mexico border are characterized by disproportionately poor families of Mexican-origin, limited access to resources and health services, and heightened risk for ob...