Associations between the built environment and physical activity among adults with low socio-economic status in Canada: a systematic review
CD Christie, A Consoli, PE Ronksley, JE Vena… - Canadian Journal of …, 2021 - Springer
Objective To synthesize literature on the associations between the built environment and
physical activity among adults with low socio-economic status (SES) in Canada. Methods …
physical activity among adults with low socio-economic status (SES) in Canada. Methods …
Associations of local-area walkability with disparities in residents' walking and car use
Research has examined spatial distribution of physical activity, mostly focusing on between-
area differences by examining associations of area-level walkability measures with physical …
area differences by examining associations of area-level walkability measures with physical …
Relation of modifiable neighborhood attributes to walking
BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of research examining associations between walking
and environmental attributes that are more modifiable in the short term, such as car parking …
and environmental attributes that are more modifiable in the short term, such as car parking …
Examining activity-friendly neighborhoods in the Norwegian context: green space and walkability in relation to physical activity and the moderating role of perceived …
V Juul, ECA Nordbø - BMC public health, 2023 - Springer
Background Despite the well-known health benefits of regular physical activity, inactivity
remains a major public health concern. Understanding how the built environment can …
remains a major public health concern. Understanding how the built environment can …
Misperceptions of neighborhood walkability attributes: Prospective relationships with changes in walking and BMI
Purpose: Previous studies have found low agreement between self-reported and objective
measures of neighbourhood walkability. It has been suggested that improving perceptions of …
measures of neighbourhood walkability. It has been suggested that improving perceptions of …
[HTML][HTML] Perceived neighbourhood correlates of walking among participants visiting the Canada on the Move website
Background The purposes of this study were to: 1) explore the potential role of sex in the
association between the perceived environment and walking; and 2) determine the efficacy …
association between the perceived environment and walking; and 2) determine the efficacy …
Using combined Global Position System and accelerometer data points to examine how built environments and gentrification are associated with physical activity in …
Background Built and social environments are associated with physical activity. Global
Positioning Systems (GPS) and accelerometer data can capture how people move through …
Positioning Systems (GPS) and accelerometer data can capture how people move through …
Neighborhood walkability and cardiometabolic risk factors in Australian adults: an observational study
Background Studies repeatedly highlight associations between the built environment and
physical activity, particularly walking. Fewer studies have examined associations with …
physical activity, particularly walking. Fewer studies have examined associations with …
[HTML][HTML] Neighborhood greenness, but not walkability, is associated with self-rated measures of health in older adults: An analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study …
The purpose of this analysis was to determine whether older Canadians residing in
neighborhoods characterized by denser greenness or higher walkability have better self …
neighborhoods characterized by denser greenness or higher walkability have better self …
Does the presence and mix of destinations influence walking and physical activity?
Background Local destinations have previously been shown to be associated with higher
levels of both physical activity and walking, but little is known about how specific …
levels of both physical activity and walking, but little is known about how specific …