Unhealthy lifestyles, environment, well-being and health capability in rural neighbourhoods: a community-based cross-sectional study.

Anabela Marisa AzulRicardo AlmendraMarta QuatorzeAdriana LoureiroFlávio ReisRui TavaresAnabela Mota-PintoAntónio CunhaLuís RamaJoão Oliveira MalvaPaula SantanaJoão Ramalho-Santosnull null

Published in: BMC public health (2021)

Metabolic risk factors reflect unhealthy lifestyles and can be associated with environment contextual-dependent circumstances. People-centred approaches highlight wider socioeconomic and (natural) environmental determinants reflecting health needs, health expectations and health capability. Our community-based program and cross-disciplinary research provides insights that may improve health-promoting changes in rural neighbourhoods.

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healthcare
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mental health
risk factors
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south africa
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health promotion
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