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 …

The built environment encompasses the major physical spaces, including buildings, streets,
homes, schools, parks, playgrounds and other infrastructure in which we live, work and play …

Engaging in regular physical activity is one of the most important things people can do to
improve their cardiovascular health; however, population levels of physical activity remain …

While public health and urban planning fields worked closely to tackle communicable
disease outbreaks in the 19th century, this collaboration faded during the 20th century. Over …

The urban environment and modes of transport are increasingly being linked to physical
activity participation and population health outcomes. Much of the research has been based …

Built environments that support walking and other physical activities have the potential to
reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD). Walkable neighborhoods—characterized by density …

Creating more physical activity–supportive built environments is recommended by the World
Health Organization for controlling noncommunicable diseases. The IPEN (International …

Natural environments (NE) are promoted as places that support physical activity (PA), but
evidence on PA distribution across various types and sizes of NE is lacking. Accelerometers …

Background: Leisure time physical activities have been a priority in recent years for many
health practitioners, with transport-related physical activity (TPA) largely ignored. The urban …

Background Physical inactivity is a global problem that increases the risk of many chronic
diseases and shortens life expectancy. The built environment contributes to physical …