Insufficient physical activity (PA) is the fourth major risk factor for many non-communicable
diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Features of the built environment (BE) play a …

Background In the past decade, various reviews described the relationship between the
physical environment and different physical activity (PA) domains. Yet, the majority of the …

Background Previous research has shown that the built environment plays a role in habitual
levels of physical activity (PA), however much of this research has been conducted in adults …

Background Individual health behavior is related to environmental and social structures. To
promote physical activity (PA) effectively, it is necessary to consider structural influences …

Background Identifying attributes of the built environment associated with health-enhancing
levels of physical activity (PA) in older adults (≥ 65 years old) has the potential to inform …

Background Objective measures of built environment and physical activity provide the
opportunity to directly compare their relationship across different populations and spatial …

Engaging in regular physical activity (PA) and reducing time spent in sedentary behaviors is
critically important to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDs). However …

Purpose Environmental changes are potentially effective population-level physical activity
(PA) promotion strategies. However, robust multi-site evidence to guide international action …

Background Characteristics of the neighborhood built environment are associated with
physical activity (PA). However, few studies with representative samples have examined …

Background Activity-friendly neighbourhood physical environments with access to
recreational facilities are hypothesised to facilitate leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) …