Grants

Translating research to action to spread policy and environmental strategies for increasing youths' physical activity

To stimulate and support research to identify environmental factors and policies that influence physical activity, especially among children and families in low-income communities.

Grant Details

Amount Awarded $999,575.00

Awarded on: 12/17/2012

Time frame: 12/15/2012 - 12/14/2013

Grant Number: 70583

Grantee

University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine

MC 0602
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92093-0602

858-534-0830
Website

James F. Sallis
Project Director

619-260-5534
Email

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