More knowledge concerning the association between physical activity and objectively
measured attributes of the built environment is needed. Previous studies on the association …

Background In adult research, neighborhood walkability has been acknowledged as an
important construct among the built environmental correlates of physical activity. Research …

BACKGROUND: The physical attributes of residential neighborhoods, particularly the
connectedness of streets and the proximity of destinations, can influence walking behaviors …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether neighborhood walkability (higher residential density,
land use mix, street connectivity) is positively associated with physical activity in Belgian …

In modern Western societies people often lead inactive and sedentary lifestyles, even
though there is no doubt that physical activity and health are related. From an urban …

In this study, differences in physical activity between adults living in high versus low
walkable neighbourhoods were examined. In Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, neighbourhood …

Studies of the relationship between walking and urban form consistently show that
pedestrian‐friendly neighbourhoods encourage local walking. However, the geographic …

Emerging evidence supports a link between neighbourhood built environment and physical
activity. Systematic methodologies for characterising neighbourhood built environment are …

Background Physical activity is essential for health; walking is the easiest way to incorporate
activity into everyday life. Previous studies report positive associations between …

The study's aims were to examine whether residential self-selection differed according to
socio-demographic characteristics and objectively assessed neighborhood walkability; and …