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Project Number: | I01HX002202-01A1 |
| Title: | Multiphase Optimization Trial of Incentives for Veterans to Encourage Walking |
| Principal Investigator: | Paul L. Hebert |
| Location: | Seattle, WA |
| Congressional District Code: | 9 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | August 2020 - July 2023 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $378,308 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$792,970 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Background: Regular physical activity (PA) is associated with reduced mortality and lower risks of many diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and depression. Guidelines recommend adults should engage in moderate exercise, such as walking, for at least 150 minutes per week in episodes of at least 10 minutes duration. A typical adult can reach this threshold by walking 7,000 steps per day. Unfortunately, only 5% of adults in the United States meet these requirements, and more than 1... |